Sublime

him.

In a loose way this is a “conduct” novel.

rain.”

Morris Schutt is stumbling towards a discovery of himself, attempting to understand how one should live the best life.

Finally, Morris discovers, it is the seeking of balance, rather than the achievement of it, that matters.

moderation.

You are what you do, Morris, he thought, and you have been doing poorly.

Fine clothes could hide a turbulent soul.