The right of self-protection is one of these; and if retaliation is needed as a guarantee of future peace, then the right to punish is included in the right of self-protection." "A peace gained through coercion of any kind is not worth having.

It is but the semblance of peace--is war in bonds," replied Mr.
Delancy.

"The moment two married partners begin the work of coercion and punishment, that moment love begins to fail.

If love gives not to their hearts a common beat, no other power is strong enough to do the work.

Irene, I did hope that the painful experiences already passed through would have made you wiser.