. . .” implies that the narrator can only see through part of the door, his sight is limited only to his father. This allows for a very strong description of his father at that time. The narrators' father was walking towards his bedroom with his back to his wife. He had clearly rejected his wife's argument until she cruelly commented, "Well, I hope you'll be satisfied when they come home pregnant and you've done what you want." (Alistair Macleod 229). Without stopping, revealing how shocked he was to hear this, he turns around. He's halfway through his step, but he's so surprised that he turns to look at her face. The offense he feels is the result of his opinion that it would be better for his children to find a better lifestyle than his. His children have the opportunity to have a much more fulfilling life and he wants nothing more than for them to pursue it. Apparently this would be a good time to explain to his wife how he feels; instead he holds it back, knowing she wouldn't understand. Turning back without saying a word the only statement he makes is that he is crazy. At this time he is described as old and tireless, albeit very