1 | He does, and Shrike leaves the apartment. | |
2 | "I think I shall tell you the story of the Leopard and the Shrike, " I said. | |
3 | That' s the sound of butcherbirds, which prey on splendid wrens. | |
4 | His only option for such release besides Betty is Mary Shrike. | |
5 | Mary will kiss him because she hates Shrike, but will not sleep with him. |