Can't I make you understand?
Perhaps it sounds cruel to you; but we women often have to be cruel defensively.

You don't want people to snub you later.

This isn't your island, child; it's the great world." "So I perceive," said Ruth, withdrawing her hands.

"He is all alone.

Without care he will die." "But, goodness me, the hotel will take care of him! Why not?
They sold him the poison.