Edith had a remarkable amount of faith in her husband; in her eyes, he was strong and industrious. A remarkable survivor who fought for the reputation and claim of his family on the land they rightfully tilled for generations. He could do no wrong in her eyes.
"He didn't hate you, Thomas. He hated anyone who would take me away from him. He only approved of Alan because he lived so close by to our house. I wouldn't want our child across an ocean either, would you?"