Gladly would she have referred it to her father or mother, but the idea gave no relief.
"Rosamond, my darling, if I could afford your mind instantaneous relief I would gladly do so, if even at a very great sacrifice.

Of one thing rest assured--you have my service in any way that you wish to command me; besides, you have my sympathy and interest for life.

It may be that I can slightly alleviate your sorrow.

Can I not propose some plan in the future to re-arrange those affairs which at present seemed so irrevocably fixed?
Kings have made laws to be broken when the cause demanded retribution.

Darling, be more hopeful--trust in Providence and do the right--in the end you will be happy.