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Do you consider,’ asked Brideshead, ‘that there is anything vicious in my brother’s connection with this German?’
‘No. I’m sure not. It’s simply a case of two waifs coming together.’
‘You say he is a criminal?’
‘I said “a criminal type”. He’s been in the military prison and was dishonourably discharged.’
‘And the doctor says Sebastian is killing himself with drink?’
‘Weakening himself. He hasn’t D.T.s or cirrhosis.’
‘He’s not insane?’

‘Certainly not. He’s found a companion he happens to like and a place where he happens to like living.’
‘Then he must have his allowance as you suggest. The thing is quite clear.’ In some ways Brideshead was an easy man to deal with. He had a kind of mad