That your mind is indeed that of the true woman, full of the noblest and sweetest qualities which human nature can aspire to.

You know that I am a man of fortune, but I wish you to dismiss that consideration from your mind.

Do you think from what you know of my character that you could be happy as my wife, Laura ?" She made no answer, but still sat with her head turned away and her sparkling eyes fixed upon the fire.

One little foot from under her skirt tapped nervously upon the rug.
"It is only right that you should know a little more about me before you decide.

There is, however, little to know.