Then I grew up, and the beauty of succulent illusions fell away from me.

“What was it up there in the song that seemed to be calling her back inside? Wha…”

“She knew few words and believed in none.”

“All the way back she talked haltingly about herself, and Amory's love waned slo…”

“When I see a beautiful shell like that I can't help feeling a regret about what…”