Quote by Brian Aldiss

I'm no good, Teddy. Let's run away! You're a very good boy. Your Mummy loves you. Slowly, he shook his head. If she loved me, then why can't I talk to her? You're being silly, David. Mummy's lonely. That's why she had you. She's got Daddy. I've got nobody 'cept you, and I'm lonely.

I'm no good, Teddy. Let's run away! You're a very good boy.

Summary

This quote showcases a conversation between two characters, with one expressing their desire to run away because they feel inadequate and unloved. The speaker, David, believes that his mother doesn't really love him because she can't communicate with him. However, the other character, Teddy, dismisses this notion and suggests that David's mother is lonely, which is why she had him. This interaction highlights the theme of loneliness and the different perspectives individuals can have regarding love and connection.

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