Now the answer to a question about his children’s health depended on specialists who refused to hurry their work just because he offered more money.

“You can pay for good people to do careful work,” Dr.

Ruiz reminded him.

“You cannot buy trustworthy results by demanding a faster conclusion.”

I arranged small routines for the boys while we waited.

Breakfast by the window.

Quiet reading.

Short games when they had energy.