There was a time when I needed to be assured that I had sure friends.

And a thing tangible helped.

I was very glad to have it." Durrance took the instrument from the table, handling it delicately, like a sacred vessel.
"You have played upon it?
The Musoline overture, perhaps," said he.
"Do you remember that ?" she returned, with a laugh.

"Yes, I have played upon it, but only recently.

For a long time I put my violin away.