I feel his kindness to me very much, and I shall do my utmost to repay him.' 'That's a very nice spirit; but I believe married life is no easy thing even when the people are well matched.

I have heard the most dreadful stories of quarrelling and all sorts of unhappiness between people I thought safe from any such dangers.

You _may_ be fortunate; I only say that the chances are very much against it, marrying from such motives as you confess.' Monica drew herself up.
'I haven't confessed any motive to be ashamed of, Milly.' 'You say you have decided to marry now because you are afraid of never having another chance.' 'No; that's turning it very unkindly.

I only said that _after_ I had told you that I did love him.

And I do love him.