The agonies of remorse poison the luxury there is otherwise sometimes found in indulging the excess of grief.

Soon after my arrival my father spoke of my immediate marriage with Elizabeth.

I remained silent.
"Have you, then, some other attachment ?" "None on earth.

I love Elizabeth and look forward to our union with delight.

Let the day therefore be fixed; and on it I will consecrate myself, in life or death, to the happiness of my cousin." "My dear Victor, do not speak thus.