I didn't know what I was doing.
For the Lord's sake, don't give me up! I haven't long to live at best.

I can't disgrace the family.

I--I am the last of the line--last Nelson--" His voice was high and uncontrolled, and his eyes were glassy and fixed.
Sandy stood before him in an agony of indecision.

He had fought it out with himself there in his bedroom, and all personal considerations were swept from his mind.

All he wanted now was to do right.