"I understand even where I do not sympathise.

You make of life the greatest boon on earth.

We of my race and way of thinking are taught to take it up or lay it down, if not with indifference, at any rate with a very large share of resignation.
However, Jesson's life is spared.

From what I have heard of the man, I imagine he will be very much surprised." She gave a little sigh of relief.
"You have given me a great deal of your confidence," she said thoughtfully.
"Is it not clear," he answered, "why I have done so?
I ask of you the greatest boon a woman has to give.

I do not seek to bribe, but if you can give me the love that will make my life a dream of happiness, then will it not be my duty to see that no shadow of misfortune shall come to you or yours?
China stands between Japan and Russia, and I am China." She gave him her hands.
"You are very wonderful," she declared.