Oh, I got pretty desperate! But then I learned of other friends that Joe had had here long ago--before he married _her_, you know.

And I hunted for them--one by one.

I could feel they were just what he needed, you see.

I mean that back among such friends I hoped he'd stop just making money and get to work--on things he had dreamed of! You understand ?" "I think so--but not fully.

Go on in your own way, my dear.