1. And Tobit his father made his count every day: and when the days of the journey were expired, and they came not,
2. he said, Is he perchance detained? or is Gabael perchance dead, and there is no man to give him the money?
3. And he was sorely grieved.
4. But his wife said to him, The child has perished, seeing he waits long; and she began to bewail him, and said,
5. I care for nothing, my child, since I have let you go, the light of mine eyes.
6. And Tobit says to her, Hold your peace, take no care; he is in good health.