Be sensible; you will soon find it was all for the best.

I have ever liked you, and will ever be a friend you can count on.
"Acting, not according to my instructions, but according to my heart, I will say further that you need not come now, you need not even give answer now, but think it over.

Nevertheless, remember that on or before Monday morning next, you will be expected to appear at Elder Peck's, and I fear that, in case you fail, the messenger next arriving will be one much less friendly than myself.

Come now, Rolf, be a good lad, and remember that in your new home you will at least be living for the glory of God." Then, with a friendly nod, but an expression of sorrow, the large, black messenger turned and tramped away.
Rolf slowly, limply, sank down on a rock and stared at the fire.

After awhile Quonab got up and began to prepare the mid-day meal.