Samuel said softly, “I wonder you do not feel a shame at leaving that land fallow.” “I had no reason to plant it,” Adam said. “We had that out before. You thought I would change. I have not changed.” “Do you take pride in your hurt?” Samuel asked. “Does it make you seem large and tragic?” “I don’t know.” “Well, think about it. Maybe you’re playing a part on a great stage with only yourself as audience.”

