It was always himself that the coward abandoned first. After this all other betrayals came easily.

“They trekked out along the crescent sweep of beach, keeping to the firmer sand …”

“Men of God and men of war have strange affinities.”

“Your heart's desire is to be told some mystery. The mystery is that there is no…”

“It starts when you begin to overlook good manners. Any time you quit hearing Si…”