He stopped to give her a drink and tried to encourage her.
"Brace up the best you can, Ruth," he said.

"You must go with me for a license; that is the law.

Afterward, I'll make it just as easy for you as possible.

I will do everything, and in a few hours you will be comfortable in your room.

You brave girl! This must come out right! You have suffered more than your share.