13/21 "I am still a boy, a fool." "You mustn't hurt me!" she cried in a sorrowful voice, pressing his head to her bosom. "Say nothing! God be with you. Your life is your own! But don't wound my heart. How can a mother help sorrowing for her son? You are all dear to me as my own flesh and blood; you are all such good people! And who will be sorry for you if I am not? |