The thing was not discussable, even with a near acquaintance like Calvin because … because of the nature of the thing … because one had to behave lik… - Brian Aldiss

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The thing was not discussable, even with a near acquaintance like Calvin because … because of the nature of the thing … because one had to behave like a normal, unworried human being. That at least was sound and clear and gave him comfort: behave like a normal human being.