I could have obtained a practice at a distance, and have lived my own life without coldness or reproach.

But I have chosen to return to the one spot on earth where my name is tarnished--to enter the house of a man from whom I have had worse treatment than from any other man alive--all for you!" This was undeniably true, and it had its weight with Grace, who began to look as if she thought she had been shockingly severe.
"Before you go," he continued, "I want to know your pleasure about me--what you wish me to do, or not to do." "You are independent of me, and it seems a mockery to ask that.

Far be it from me to advise.

But I will think it over.

I rather need advice myself than stand in a position to give it." "YOU don't need advice, wisest, dearest woman that ever lived.