I feel tempted to go back, for the same reason that makes me anxious for letters.

I want to hear from you, because I love you--I want to return at once, because I love you.

There is longing, unutterable longing, in my heart.

No doubts, my sweet one, and no fears! "But I was a doctor, before I became a lover.

My medical knowledge tells me that this is an opportunity of thoroughly fortifying my constitution, and (with God's blessing) of securing to myself reserves of health and strength which will take us together happily on the way to old age.