Withholding information is the essence of tyranny. Control of the flow of information is the tool of the dictatorship.

“I am ignoring you. In fact, I think you are a figment of my imagination.”

“Gadfangled girl things, always robbed me of my common sense.”

“...You should make someone a wonderful husband." Even the tips of Jamie's ears …”

“Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people—they always go away, soone…”