He has been very ill and suffering for the last fortnight, and, as you know, when these attacks come on we try to keep everything from him that could pain or agitate him.

But I see that this whole affair is very much on his mind, in spite of my efforts.
"...

Oh, my darling! I am writing late at night, with your letter open before me and your picture close to my hand.

So many things rise in my mind to say to you.

There will come a time--there _must!_--when I may pour them all out.