Peter by Francis Hopkinson Smith — Read

When the pain in Jack's heart over Ruth became unbearable, there was always one refuge left -- one balm which never failed to soothe, and that was Peter.

For though he held himself in readiness for her call, being seldom absent lest she might need his services, their constrained intercourse brought with it more pain than pleasure. It was then that he longed for the comfort which only his dear mentor could give.