"He thinks I'm--Oh, don't you understand?
If he were to learn what I really am, it would kill him.

He must keep his dream.

For his sake he must never find out, he must keep on thinking of me just the same.

Now, you understand ?" Larry slowly nodded.
Her next words were dully vibrant with stricken awe.

"And it means that I can never have him for my father! Never! And I think--I'd--I'd like him for a father! Don't you see ?" Again Larry nodded.