Ruth dear, if she so loved them that her heart was broken and she died for them, think what they are suffering! Have some mercy on them." "Get this very clear, David," said the Girl.

"She died of hunger for food.

Her heart was not so broken that she couldn't have lived a lifetime, and got much comfort out of it, if her body had not lacked sustenance.

Oh I was so happy a minute ago.

David, why did you do this thing ?" The Harvester picked up the Girl, placed her in a chair, and knelt beside her with his arms around her.
"Because of the PAIN IN THE WORLD, Ruth," he said simply.