The private sphere

I told her that we would have to postpone our arrangements because at the present time I needed to withdraw into the private sphere . She raised an eyebrow (she may not have actually raised an eyebrow; I don’t think she did) and asked: isn’t withdrawing into the private sphere all that you do anyway? With a vague smile, I lowered my eyes (or at least I believe I did). I can see your point, I said.…