The logic of the suggestion fitted gradually into Abe’s pitch – he grew rather enthusiastic about being cared for, or rather about prolonging his state of irresponsibility.

“she knew that for her the greatest sin now and in the future was to delude hers…”

“I suppose books mean more than people to me anyway”

“When we pulled out into the winter night and the real snow, our snow, began to …”

“Once in a while I go off on a spree and make a fool of myself, but I always com…”