I could have no contact with humans; it would be a betrayal of them even to try. Inside, I am not who they think I am. I want to explain what happened to Edward; not to excuse myself, because it is quite irredeemable, but so that you may understand what I am. Karl stayed where he was, his senses and feelings drawn out after her until he could see her no more.
Liebe Gott. I can't promise you happiness, he said. This can't be happening—but it is and I'm glad, so glad… Then Karl folded his arms around her, rested his cheek on her hair, and said, Forgive me. We met rehearsing a Mozart opera.
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