"I did not credit it." Grandcourt shook his head: "He never would do that.

He totally lacks whatever you call it--cowardice or courage--to do that.

It is not like Dysart; it is not in him to do it.

He never will, never could.

I know him, Duane." Duane nodded.
Grandcourt spoke again: "He cares for few things; life is one of them.
His father, his social position, his harmless--success with women--" Grandcourt hesitated, caught Duane's eye.