“It’s your turn to be the centre,” he said, “to give others what was given to you for so long. You’ve got to give security to young people and peace to your husband, and a sort of charity to the old. You’ve got to let the people who work for you depend on you. You’ve got to cover up a few more troubles than you show, and be a little more patient than the average person, and do a little more instead of a little less than your share. The light and glitter of the world is in your hands….” “It is your turn,” he tells her, “to make the fire.” We think it would be wonderful if we didn’t have to do
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