From the very first day he brought her back to the Cheney Residence, he upheld this principle.
He would not let her inquire into matters she shouldn't, nor would he let her worry about things she needn't.
All she needed to do was attend school and take good care of herself; nothing else required her concern.
He could handle all matters for her, and shield her from the winds and rains. He believed his shoulders were strong enough to bear it all.
But Jasmine Yale was different; often, she wanted to share some of his burdens.
She also wanted to hear him talk about his worries.
"I saw a piece of news this morning," Jasmine Yale gazed into his eyes and continued, "It was international news, about a mining explosion accident."
She told him everything she knew.
If he still didn't want to say much to her, then she wouldn't ask further.
