"But what could pain her? She is perfectly happy in my love. She will not suffer me to remove her from this house. Would society benefit her?"
"I think not. If she objects to it she has her reason, and it would distress her."
"Would a change of air, would a change of scene, be of use? I am rich, doctor; do not scruple to prescribe. If my fortune would benefit her, it should be spent."
"I can prescribe only one thing—will you surrender her to my care?"
"No. I could not part with her."
"I am not surprised. Even if I took charge of her, I could not guarantee her recovery."
"I will take charge of her myself. She would never bear being separated from me."
"In one sense," he replied, "you would make a better guardian than I. But the duty of watching the mad is very painful—especially when the insane person is one we love."
"But you do not think she requires watching yet?"