Good God, I don't intend to abandon you! It is not her mouth but my conscience that concerns me! I pledged my duty to the law, and I will not abuse my station of authority here. You understood this! I should not need to explain!

[Though it is unexpectedly nice to know that his own wife does not celebrate upon his departure for work every morning. He can probably count the number of other people who can honestly claim the same on one hand.]

Besides, the day will pass quickly. It is already nearing noon, isn't it?