“Turning away love because one believes one does not deserve it, for instance.” Alastair looked at her beadily. “You are simply not going to stop bothering me about Thomas, are you?” “I just don’t understand it,” Cordelia said. “Ariadne is living with Anna—surely it would not be the end of the world if you and Thomas were to love each other?” “Ask Mâmân,” said Alastair grimly.
