And you must let me say this now, Roscoe, because it is true and I mean it.

If another and better opportunity comes to you, one that might take you away from Denboro--and from me--for a time, of course, I want you to promise me that you will not refuse it on my account.

Will you promise ?" "No.

Of course I shan't promise any such thing.

Is it likely that I would leave you, Mother ?" "I know that you would not leave me unless I were willing for you to go.