20-Fortitude

As she sat on the sofa, the Crane men on either side of her, Daphne's eyes filled with tears at the photo album filled with pictures of Hester Crane. She'd heard so much about the wife and mother that Daphne felt as though Hester was a friend instead of a stranger.

Hester was very beautiful and she must have endured her illness with fortitude. I can see why you loved her so much. I love her too.

The men looked at her in surprise and she realized she'd spoken aloud. But it was the kisses she received that made her cry.