"[to Katherine] In a few minutes there'll be no stars - the air is filling with sand."

"[to Katherine] I apologize if I appear abrupt. I am rusty at social graces."

"[to Katherine] I once traveled with a guide who was taking me to Faya. He didn't speak for nine hours. At the end of …"

"[to Katherine] There's really no need. This is just a scrapbook. They are too good. I should feel obliged. Thank you."

"I think I was a pilot."

"A very...plum...plum."

"[to Katherine] We planned badly."

"[to Katherine] Let me tell you about winds. [to Katharine]"

"[to Katherine] Could I ask you, please, to paste your paintings into my book? I should like to have them. I should be…"

"Its probably none of my business - your wife...do you think it is appropriate to leave her?"