His health was better in the winter, but last spring his wound reopened and the doctor said he ought to go away for a cure.

And I am also very much afraid for him spiritually.

He has not a character like us women who, when we suffer, can weep away our sorrows.

He keeps it all within him.

Today he is cheerful and in good spirits, but that is the effect of your visit--he is not often like that.