The man who realized it's useless to say anything more to his woman closed his mouth; saying more would involve leaking secrets: he couldn't afford to lose his job, because if he did, he'd have to serve on the damned front lines.
Anything said to one's woman is equivalent to broadcasting to half the city; the level of secrecy women can keep is basically negative: the difference is only how negative.
They are all naturally big-mouthed, willing to share everything they know with their girlfriends, their friends, the lady at the corner, and even the neighbor on the bus seat.
This country is collapsing, he knows this very clearly. Just yesterday, he saw a document indicating that the grain delivered to the front line this month is at least two-thirds less than the same period last month!
