Chapter 24

• The justification offered was either that it was a company gift that would be received by everyone who saw it, or that it was supplied by a business partner, etc. Many pretentious justifications were offered. Suddenly there was a peculiar, silent mood inside the Rolls Royce.
• Clarence opened his eyes. His eyes were lonesome and icy. Even after over a month had passed, he continued to frequently forget about this issue. Certain habits were difficult to break after long periods of use.
• Stella, on the other hand, could move past anything quite rapidly.