My proposition would be immodest if it concealed any afterthought.

It conceals none.

I am poor.

I have but fifteen hundred francs' income.

If you are richer than I, consider I have said nothing; for nothing in the world would then induce me to marry you!" She paused; and with a manner of mingled yearning, candor, and anguish, fixed on him her large eyes full of fire.
There was a solemn pause.