"I know what it is!" He followed her into the room where they always sat, and sank into a chair.
"You needn't tell me," she said.

"They've made you give up.

Your father's won--you're going to do what he wants.

You've given up." Still without looking at her, he inclined his head in affirmation.
She gave a little cry of compassion, and came and sat near him.

"Bibbs," she said.