I have a lot of trouble forgiving myself for being so dumb. . . But yes, of course, the big generous compassionate view that you should take of yourself and of all events is: what a glorious circus train this has been, and what a wonderful messy parade, and all of those steps took me here, where I precisely need to be now, so God bless it.
You've no fear of heights," puffed the girl. "None," I said. "I've heard that about you.