Then something else struck me. I stared hard at Delph. He finally said, “What is it, Vega Jane?” “Delph, you’re not stuttering anymore.” He looked shaken by this observation; his mouth dropped open and then a smile slowly spread over his features. “You’re right.” He smiled more broadly. “But why?” I asked. “The words ain’t jargoled no more, Vega Jane.” He touched his head. “In here.” I put a hand on his arm. “The weight has lifted from you, Delph. I don’t think you’ll ever stutter again. And I’m so sorry I had to put you through that. So very sorry, Delph, because you’re my friend. My only
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