Would to God I were that strong man! "But because I love you, my own little darling, I will not spoil your life.

I won't ask you to give me even one thought.

But if I believed that it were of any good to say a prayer, I should pray that you may soon find that strong man; for it is not well for any of us to stand alone.

There comes a time when the loneliness is more than we can bear.
"There is one thing I want you to know: indeed I am not the gruff fellow I have so often seemed.

Do believe that.