Then she spoke slowly, deliberately, emphatically: "Be bold, and fear not.

Be true to yourself, to me--it is the same thing.

These are the best guards you can use.

Your safety does not rest with me.

Ah, I wish it did! I wish to God it did!" In my inner heart it thrilled me not merely to hear the expression of her wish, but to hear her use the name of God as she did.