Very likely I have.

When my dear wife died I felt that he was all I had to love.

I could not bear to see the smile fade even for a moment from his face.

I have never denied him a wish.

Perhaps it would have been better for both of us had I been sterner, but I meant it for the best.
"It was naturally my intention that he should succeed me in my business, but he was not of a business turn.