In a certain sense, I was mesmerized by the stronger action of his mind, quickened by an ardent temperament.
Self-consciousness was for a time lost, and I moved and acted by the power of his will.

There was no consentation in the right meaning of the word, Aunt Phoebe, and I cannot think I am bound." "Bound, fully, in word and act Jessie," was Mrs.Loring's firmly spoken answer.

"And so every one will regard you.

Mr.Dexter, I am sure, will not admit your interpretation for an instant.

He, it is plain, looks upon you as affianced.