To his wife he said in a firm voice but with a pathetic and impressive manner, 'Remember, my Eliza, that you are a Christian.' His words and the tone in which they were uttered, will never be effaced from my memory.
Stevenson recounts a poignant moment where a man reassures his wife of their faith amidst distress, highlighting emotional strength.
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