"Susan, thou couldst not know. We cannot be ready for every possible thing, all of the time. Thou hast resourcefulness enough, a quick mind, and those are even more important than preparation. Thou hast not been slacking."

He pauses, then fixes her with a warm look that somehow brooks no argument. "It is thy right to be happy. To have contentment. Whatever is happening now is not punishment on account of Susan Pevensie having found comfort or joy."