KABANATA 30 "Switch, you're leaving again? But you just got here..." "I got a call from one of our mines in Africa. There's been another accident. I need to look into this..." "Surely, there's someone among the people who works under you who can do that? Your daughter's been looking forward to spending time with you. It's been so long since you last came to see her." A sigh. "I know but this is important for the empire, Mother. And I'm doing this for her, too. So she could have a comfortable future—" "But how about her 'now'?" No response. "Switch, she's a wonderful child. She's very intelligent and one who is way beyond her years. But, Son, she's just two years old. And right now all she ever needs is a father by her side, to be with her, to talk to her, hold her... love her." He

