He could have said nothing better.

Gwen looked in his face a moment, then said: "We'll help each other," and Bill, swallowing hard, could only nod his head in reply.

Once more they looked upon The Pilot, leaning down and lingering over him, and then Gwen said quietly: "Take me away, Bill," and Bill carried her into the outer room.

Turning back I caught a look on The Duke's face so full of grief that I could not help showing my amazement.

He noticed and said: "The best man I ever knew, Connor.