The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery Chapter 42 Page 17

“Then — you came. I had to believe you loved me — really loved me — not my father’s millions. There was no other reason why you should want to marry a penniless devil with my supposed record. And I was sorry for you. Oh, yes, I don’t deny I married you because I was sorry for you. And then — I found you the best and jolliest and dearest little pal and chum a fellow ever had. Witty — loyal — sweet. You made me believe again in the reality of friendship and love. The world seemed good again just because you were in it, honey. I’d have been willing to go on forever just as we were. I knew that, the night I came home and saw my homelight shining out from the island for the first time. And knew you were there waiting for me. After being homeless all my life it was beautiful to have a home.