[The correction is without ire, but also without doubt.
(She spoke of him. He cannot bear this. He must bear this.)
He hefts bags to his shoulders, and without faltering he bends at the knees to haul up a crate. If he had the thought to spare for such a venial matter, he might note the firmed flesh of his arms and of his back, braced against the load.]
The child will not be moved by force. [He tells the rough edged man, calmly.] But I have seen him at play. I do not believe he will be harmed, if he lingers, though I pr-
no subject
[The correction is without ire, but also without doubt.
(She spoke of him. He cannot bear this. He must bear this.)
He hefts bags to his shoulders, and without faltering he bends at the knees to haul up a crate. If he had the thought to spare for such a venial matter, he might note the firmed flesh of his arms and of his back, braced against the load.]
The child will not be moved by force. [He tells the rough edged man, calmly.] But I have seen him at play. I do not believe he will be harmed, if he lingers, though I pr-
I hope he will hear reason.