“As he wished always to appear in mourning, he clothed himself with the night.”
“Desiring always to be in mourning, he clothed himself with night.”
“If he had to wish, what would he wish for, he asked himself. What was there to wish for... a wish asked for the unattainable. The impossible.”
“Now get some clothes on before the women around here are driven into a frenzy."He gave me a mournful look. "I'm afraid that'll happen with or without clothes, my dear.”
“None of you believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.”
“Your inclination appears to be much asit was last night."Damen found himself saying, "You talkthe same in bed," and the words cameout sounding like he felt: helplesslycharmed.”