"I'm shutting him out of the business of my life.

You understand ?" "You mean--" She paused.
"He's taken his course, let him stick to it.

I'm taking my course, and I'll stick to it." She came close and reached out a faltering hand.

"John, don't do what you'll be sorry for." "I never have." "When Fabian was born, you remember what you said?
You said: 'Life's worth living now.'" "Yes, but what did I say when Carnac was born ?" "I didn't hear, John," she answered, her face turning white.
"Well, I said naught.".