You must work to live." Carley leaned her elbows on the table and gazed at him curiously and admiringly.

"Old fellow, you're a wonder.

I can't tell you how proud I am of you.

That you could come West weak and sick, and fight your way to health, and learn to be self-sufficient! It is a splendid achievement.
It amazes me.

I don't grasp it.