But Madame La is also a woman of heart and soul. She offers to let Neel work for her and help her create a greenhouse. Aphrodite with the Christian notion of Charity. The three protagonists, the Captain, Madame La, and Neel share with each other a sense of trust and commitment. The story is one lesson in unconditional love.
True love is unconditional.
John Powell, S.J. . says that love is more than a feeling. It is a decision and a commitment. Discovering the needs of his wife, the Captain is attentive, caring, and open to what she says and to what she doesn't say. The Captain refuses to support the execution of Neel. Therefore, he is accused of sedition and shot.