The Naïve and Sentimental Lover

elieve. “I mean God what a way to bring somebody up,” Daddy protested. “Specially you,” said Mummy and it was understood between them that their own children would get a better chance, which is you and Hug. So you see, Mummy and Daddy were child martyrs to a grown-up world and that is what I will never let you be if I can ever prevent it, I promise. They wanted to be better and in a way they still do. The trouble is, they never discovered how, because you can’t really spread much love around unless, in a funny way, you love yourself as well. Sorry to preach, but it’s true. So Mummy and Daddy watched each other very, very closely, each waiting for the other to