It was he who took the responsibility from the first.

It was he who chose to brave this possible danger.

If the worst comes, you must strengthen yourself." Lilian sank upon a chair, and leaned forward with stupefied gaze at the speaker.
"The danger is," pursued Mrs.Wade, in lower tones, "that he may be unjust--feel unjustly--as men are wont to.

You--in spite of himself, he may feel that _you_ have been the cause of his failure.

You must be prepared for that; I tell it you in all kindness.