“But Aaron wouldn’t share the smile I shot him. ‘This is foolishness, Gabriel.’ “‘Let’s call it reckless. Such was ever my nature. Now tell me farewell, brother, and bid me Godspeed, and if you’ve a will to pray for her, I’ll not curse you for it.’ “‘For her but not for you?’ “‘He doesn’t listen, Aaron.’ I smiled, sadly. ‘He never has.’
