You understand that all the years I have been with you I have never been free ?" "Not free ?" he asked, the first touch of emotion showing in his voice.
"Not free, my dear?
Was there ever the least wish of yours since you were a child that I did not gratify?
Not one, Ruth; not one, surely, of which I am conscious!" "Because I had no wishes," she answered slowly, "that were not suggested by something that you liked or disliked.

You were the starting point of all that I desired.

I was almost afraid to think until I became sure that you approved of my thinking." "That was long ago," he said gravely.

"Since those old days I see you have changed greatly." "Because of the education you gave me," she answered.
"Yes, yes, that was the great mistake.

I begin to see.