Ne'er thought I'd attempt givin' up ale, but it's what I'm tryin' t' do. Seein' th' saddness in er eyes cut like a dagger. Dunno ow I'm gonna do it, but I gotta. Couldn't bear seein' er like that again. Thinkin' bout takin' up fishin'. If'n I can figure it out. Right now I'm very confused. Still avin' trouble if'n I'm in a town so I try t' stay 'n th' mountains somewhere. Th' cold seems t' elp a bit. I'll do whate'er it takes. She's shown me nothin' but kindness. Time fer me t' least try t' return some o' that kindness. Hope I can build up th' courage t' tell er what I need t' tell er. She's beginnin t' be a dear frien.