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Furthermore, in the back of your mind, and somewhat at least as a result of the Gallaghers’ well-meaning query, you also wondered if you were doing your duty should you not insist that Ruburt receive conventional but definite help? Better that this be set up, it seemed immediately, so that Frank was met with the accomplished fact of a set appointment.

You had indeed thought of Wanda somewhat earlier, quite aware of course of her employer. The episode jelled, however, and at lunch time, when the chair had already been delivered and was an accomplished fact also. Were you just making it more comfortable for Ruburt to continue in old ways?

The effects added to the disapproval, for while one purpose was achieved, his stance and walking were affected. Lately he has realized that spontaneity cannot be treated in such a manner, and that he has given up too much. But your joint disapproval was still there. It makes you uncertain of your abilities, erodes your self-confidence, and prevents you from appreciating your accomplishments—for you feel you must in some way disapprove of them. It prevents you from seeing your individual selves as they are.