In the second act, Grandpa travels to New York City on the train, and meets a woman named Elsa Tobin. They enjoy talking to each other. Elsa: You said you have family in New York. Grandpa: Yes, indeed. Grandpa is looking forward to seeing his family. But does he want to stay with them permanently? Elsa: Are you going to live with them? Grandpa: Yes. Elsa: Permanently? Grandpa: Well ... they want me to. Does he want to stay?