I come here with no expectations, only to profess, now that I am at liberty to do so, that my heart is and always will be...yours.

Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then.

She began now to comprehend that he was exactly the man who, in disposition and talents, would most suit her. His understanding and temper, though unlike her own, would have answered all her wishes. It was an union that must have been to the advantage of both: by her ease and liveliness, his mind might have been softened, his manners improved; and from his judgement, information, and knowledge of the world, she must have received benefit of greater importance.

If I could but know his heart, everything would become easy.

The mere habit of learning to love is the thing; and a teachableness of disposition in a young lady is a great blessing

But you must give my compliments to him. Yes — I think it must be compliments. Is not there a something wanted, Miss Price, in our language — a something between compliments and — and love — to suit the sort of friendly acquaintance we have had together? — So many months acquaintance! — But compliments may be sufficient here.