"Do you wonder?
Is there anything in my present entreaty that you do not understand?
I will explain to you instantly all that makes me urge you in this manner, all that gives me an interest in what you look and do, and excites my present curiosity.

I will not leave you to wonder long." In spite of herself, she could not help half a smile, but she said nothing.
"You shook your head at my acknowledging that I should not like to engage in the duties of a clergyman always for a constancy.

Yes, that was the word.

Constancy: I am not afraid of the word.

I would spell it, read it, write it with anybody.