Edith worries so much and she's trying so hard.

A little sympathy now and then--" "But she doesn't seem to want any from me," said his daughter, a bit impatiently.

"I know it's hard--of course it is.

But what can I do?
She won't let me help.

And besides--there are other families, you know--thousands--really suffering--for the lack of all that we have here." She smiled and kissed him quickly.