Some of them never find it out.

Others do--and break their hearts." He stared at her.

"You speak as one who knows." "I do know," she said.

"Since I've been here, had time to think, I've realized it more and more.

This dreadful fight for front places, for prosperity--this rooted, individual selfishness--the hopeless materialism of it all--the ultimate ruin--." She broke off.