“I have to go, Danny.” Still Danny said nothing. Jude listened to the faint crackle on the line for a moment, sensing that Danny was waiting for something, some final word, and at last he added, “You keep walking, boy. That road must go somewhere.” Danny laughed. “You aren’t as bad as you think, Jude. You know that?” “Yeah. Don’t tell.” “Your secret is safe,” Danny said. “Good-bye.” “Good-bye, Danny.”
