I don't want it unless you can bestow it ungrudgingly, and truly want me to have it.

If you can, I will have all from this day I hope for at the hands of fate.

May I have the gift I ask of you, Ruth ?" She lifted startled eyes to his face.
"Tell me what it is ?" she breathed.
"It may seem much to you," said the Harvester; "to me it appears only a gracious act, from a wonderful woman, if you will give me freely, one real kiss.

I've never had one, save from a Dream Girl, Ruth, and you will have to make yours pretty good if it is anything like hers.

You are woman enough to know that most men crush their brides in their arms and take a thousand.