I believe with you that it is a little less than crime to marry when no love exists--that she who does so, sells her heart's birthright for some mess of pottage, sinks down from the pure level of noble womanhood, and traffics away her person, is henceforth meaner in quality if not really vile.
"And so, my father, to save myself from such a depth of degradation and misery, I take my destiny into my own hands.

I have grown very strong in my convictions and purposes in the last four weeks.

My sight has become suddenly clear.

I am older by many years.
"As for George Granger, all I can now say is that I love him, and believe him to be worthy of my love.

I am willing to trust him, and am ready to share his lot, however humble.
"Still hold me in your heart, my precious father, as I hold you in mine.
"EDITH." Mr.Dinneford read this letter twice.