Logically, I should have been outraged. But I just sat on the couch and, like a fool, burst out laughing through my tears. George bribed me with his care, and excited me with his courage. I caught his eye and thought the man would laugh too. But he just watched. I, too, became serious and watched as he moved closer to me. And now my face was again in warm, slightly rough hands. I again did not find the strength to resist, today doubly. A man's lips touched my cheek. Hungry, greedy. So wild animals seize the desired prey in order to feed themselves for the future.

George approached my...