All your letters were read before She received them, and those parts effaced, which were likely to nourish her inclination for the world: Her answers were dictated either by her Aunt, or by Dame Cunegonda, her Governess.

These particulars I learnt partly from Agnes, partly from the Baroness herself.
I immediately determined upon rescuing this lovely Girl from a fate so contrary to her inclinations, and ill-suited to her merit.

I endeavoured to ingratiate myself into her favour: I boasted of my friendship and intimacy with you.

She listened to me with avidity; She seemed to devour my words while I spoke in your praise, and her eyes thanked me for my affection to her Brother.

My constant and unremitted attention at length gained me her heart, and with difficulty I obliged her to confess that She loved me.