"I'm an awful idiot, Jack.

Yes, I will--I will be brave.

After all, it isn't as if--as if I were really sacrificing anything, is it?
And you're sure he's a good man, aren't you?
You are sure he will never let me down ?" "I am quite sure," Jack said, firmly.

"He is a fine man, Dot, and he will always set your happiness before his own." She breathed a short sigh.

"Thank you, Jack, I feel better.