"It _does_ cheer me to see you.
It gives me strength and courage.

You wouldn't have come if you didn't--trust me, and believe me innocent." "Why, of course, I--we--believe you innocent of any crime," I faltered.
"And of any lack of faith ?" "Oh, as for that, how can--but don't let's speak of that.

What can it matter now ?" "It matters more than anything else in the world.

If only you could say that you will have faith!" "I'll try to say it then, if it can give you any comfort." "Not unless you mean it." "Then--I'll try to mean it.

Will that satisfy you ?" "It's better than nothing.