His attitude had always been that if a woman clearly indicated that she did not want anything more to do with him, he would go on his way. Not respecting such a message would in his eyes, show a lack of respect for her.
Steig LarssonI believe that everyone has it in them to kill another person. In desperation, or hatred, or at least to defend themselves.
Steig LarssonTake "no" as an encouragement to redouble his efforts, so it was easier to say "yes" right away.
Steig LarssonFaste knew better than to argue with a doctor, since they were the closest things to God's representatives here on Earth.
Steig Larsson