“You said I wasn’t to argue. I’m not arguing. I’m only asking one question.” “Since the baby quickened. Julian didn’t know until then. How could she? Then she spoke to me and I confirmed the pregnancy. I’m a midwife, remember? We’d thought it wise not to be together more than necessary during the last four months. If I’d seen her more often I should have known earlier. Even after twenty-five years, I should have known.” He said: “If you believe it—the unbelievable—then you’re taking it very calmly.” “I’ve had time to get used to the glory of it. Now I’m more concerned with the practicalities.”
