_{‘   oh   –   you DON’T,   columbia.   it doesn’t concern you.   ’   the woman may as well be a DOG   ;   a tiny one with an ear - splitting yap,   the doctor imagines.   ‘   but don’t get your feelings wounded.   i’m sure rocky,   once he’s brought to precious,   precious life,   will treasure your company.   &   THAT is where you will,   erm,   come into all of this.  ’}