I wish you would say "loving" instead of "cheerful."' 'Yes, I know, I know,' she responded, with impatient perplexity.

'But why must you think of me--me only?
Is there no other woman in the world who has the power to make you happy?
I am sure there must be.' 'Perhaps there is; but I have never seen her.' 'Then look for her; and believe me when I say that you will certainly find her.' He shook his head.
'Captain De Stancy, I have long felt for you,' she continued, with a frank glance into his face.

'You have deprived yourself too long of other women's company.

Why not go away for a little time?
and when you have found somebody else likely to make you happy, you can meet me again.

I will see you at your father's house, and we will enjoy all the pleasure of easy friendship.' 'Very correct; and very cold, O best of women!' 'You are too full of exclamations and transports, I think!' They stood in silence, Paula apparently much interested in the manoeuvring of a raft which was passing by.