As to the ethical problem involved, I decline to express an opinion, but we had no need to wait for our punishment.

Her trust in us, her eager and confident expectation of the return of her happy, free, outdoor life; these brought to us, who knew how vain they were, their own adequate punishment for every false assurance we gave.

And how bright and brave she was those first days! How resolute to get back to the world of air and light outside! But she had need of all her brightness and courage and resolution before she was done with her long fight..