And I've succeeded very well, thus far.

To this moment he believes everything is true that ought to be true; or, if not, that something 'just as good' is true, as the people in drug stores tell one." "And you are afraid of me--that I'll--" "One can't be too careful about dogs, especially one that believes as much as that one does.

Frankly, I _am_ afraid of you.

You have such a knowing way of fighting off moments that might become Peavey." "I don't quite understand--" "Of course you don't, but that's of little consequence--to Jim.

He doesn't understand either.