Falling slowly

“

“Home in fact was a concept, like the grail; in both cases instant recognition would be its own reward.”

“

“Outside in the street, he replaced his hat carefully, conscious of an onerous task accomplished, though not with honour. He shrugged. He had done his best. He was only human, he sighed, and there, in the dark, there was no one to express the slightest shadow of disapprobation.”