“He will be reluctant to use it after today.”
Veronica moves to a sink and fills a very large glass with water. Doctor L---- explains the reference.
“Mr. M---- came through the clinic about twelve years ago and was sold to the wife of drug lord in South America. She trained him as a dog, an apparently appropriate amusement when spending much time in a secluded but luxurious home in the thick jungle. With no one to moderate her proclivities except her brutal husband and his guards, I understand her training was quite harsh but effective. After Mr. M---- matured, she sent him back, and we replaced him with one of our younger protégés. Mr. M---- has been in rehabilitation here and living with a local village woman serving as her handyman. Occasionally his behavior reverts. Thus a visit here
