You remember, child, your father always admired thunder ?" "He adored it." "No doubt it reminded him of battle," said Laura.
"Yes, I think perhaps it did.

He had a great respect for Nature.
He often said there was something striking about the ocean.

You remember his saying that, daughter ?" "Yes, often, Mother.

I remember it very well." "And hurricanes...

He took a great interest in hurricanes.