It is the absence of all mercy in the enforcement of the law that angers me." Ruth moved her head and nestled the closer.

How had she lived all the years of her life, she thought to herself, without this shoulder to lean on and this hand to guide her?
She made no answer.

She had never thought about these things in that way before, but she would now.

It was so restful and so blissful just to have him lead her, he who was so strong and self-reliant, and whose vision was so clear, and who never dwelt upon the little issues.

And it was such a relief to reach up her arms and kiss him and say, "Yes, blessed," and to feel herself safe in his hands.