Unicorns are not to be forgiven. The magician felt himself growing giddy with jealousy, not only of the touch but of something like a secret that was moving between Molly and the unicorn. Unicorns are for beginnings, he said, for innocence and purity, for newness. Unicorns are for young girls.Molly was stroking the unicorn's throat as timidly as though she were blind. She dried her grimy tears on the white mane. You don't know much about unicorns, she said.
The magician is consumed by jealousy as he observes a deep connection between Molly and the unicorn, feeling resentful not only of their physical contact but also of an intimate bond he perceives. He reflects on the symbolic nature of unicorns, associating them with innocence, purity, and new beginnings, suggesting they are meant for young girls who embody such qualities.
Molly, despite her sadness, tenderly caresses the unicorn, signifying a sense...
