I am not better than using your daughter.

and I wish I could tell you to respect that. I wish you could magically tell me I used her for a good purpose.

But I don't believe that. Not enough. Almost. Enough to give you this wink.

but if I were really good for her, she wouldn't have been returned to your care. And that makes me very sad.

but at least I can tell you how sad I am, sir, that we did not accomplish that which we set out to entertain.

even so. what is this, if not a real fire? I love her. Do not doubt that I love her, and that I love you. If I have made you sure of that, that I love her, then maybe I was not such a bad husband after all.