'It was, for him, close to an apology. Just said she'd gone out, that she wasgoing to be back very late. ''I'm very sorry you were upset,' she said and her voicewas harsh. ''Octavia--''And if you hadn't had an affair with Marianne, Nico, ifyou hadn't persuaded her away from my father, then hewould probably have been with us yesterday.
Oh, Mummy! I can't believeit. He was so upset, being so brave. He probably wouldn't talk to her,certainly wouldn't tell her much. I'm -- rather tired.
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