I like the word 'affection' because it signifies something habitual, and we are soon to meet to try whether we have mind enough to keep our hearts warm.

...you have not only a very large portion of my affection and esteem, but all that I am capable of feeling...

I use the chopsticks to outline the biggest heart possible. Then I use the Sweet'N Low packets to fill it in. I borrow some from two other tables when I run out.
When I'm done, I point to the heart on the table.
"This," I say, "is only about one ninety-millionth of how I feel about you."
She laughs.
"I'll try not to take it personally," she says.
"Take what personally?" I say. "You should take it very personally."
"The fact that you used artificial sweetener?"
I take a Sweet'N Low and fling it at her.
"Not everything is a symbol!" I shout.

Book tours are almost designed to beat out of an author any affection he has for his book.

I am afraid that it will all be ruined. It is like stepping out into the darkness when one has a world of light and warmth behind one.

Meeting their Beloved, they meditate on the True Lord with love and affection.