Its warmth and fervour struck into my heart--and my brain.

Thereupon I poured out to her once more my love for her, she listening all afire.

When passion had had its say, the calmer emotions had opportunity of expression.

When I was satisfied afresh of her affection, I began to value her care for my safety, and so I went back to the subject.

Her very insistence, based on personal affection, gave me more solid ground for fear.