adsum

Instead of answering “Here” or “Adsum,” in the usual way, the boy whose name was called stood in his place and held up his hand.

There he passed the remainder of his days, and there he said "Adsum" when his name was called for the last time in this world.

The one crucial call had come for him, and he could not answer "Adsum."

"Adsum," Frank answered, softly, and Katrine flashed a smile of appreciation back at him.