But Godfrey was full of himself, and had not the most shadowy suspicion of how she felt.

He took her emotion for a favorable sign, and stupidly went on: "Letty, I can't help it! I know I oughtn't to speak to you like this--so soon, but I can't keep quiet any longer.

I love you more than the universe and its Maker.

A thousand times rather would I cease to live, than live without you to love me.

I have loved you for years and years--longer than I know.