my wife think it must be the memory of an old girl friend . '' how could anyone live like this ? your father was not there on the day you were born . my master 's instructions were very explicit . '' i could hear nothing ; nor could i see anything . already you have all made important decisions that have brought you together . she would have changed anyway , though not to this extent ; time and responsibility had a way of transforming people . or perhaps he was starting to tire of his lover . 