But Could He Leave Maria?
The main reason for his reluctance was not wanting to leave Robinson behind for an extended period at that moment. However, he had also weighed up how such a journey could potentially boost his career prospects. Ultimately, it was this consideration which led him towards accepting the position of bandmaster aboard Titanic—albeit with some reservations still lingering within him—making what transpired next all the more poignant and heart-wrenching.
