She was nothing. He had everything. And for what little it was worth, he was embarrassed by his own strength.

“What do you see?” asked Ned, his voice hushed.“I see…I see…an elephant.”“Elepha…”

“My most ardent wish is that you, and everyone like you, will look up. That you’…”

“He wasn't sure what he was saying, either, but he felt as if he were slipping i…”

“The vicar gave him permission and he kissed her - not hard, for lust, nor long,…”