He lent back and puffed away on his pipe for a bit before answering ''I suppose that happens with us all at somepoint. What we think is going to happen and what actually happens are so very different so very often. But you must keep it reletive, you do the best you can with what you know. Good leaders, in my book, are people who will do their best for their people, but understands that sacrifices must be made sometimes. Furthermore, i reckon it's always better to trust someone who is looking for ways to imporve, rather than just accepts they won't get any better or that they have need to change..''
He hoped that would be enough to cheer her up a little.