I am not young--I am about your age, thirty-five--and I have a good trade.

I have always wanted to be married, but you are the only one I know of to suit me.

If you think you can love me, will you meet me in Washington Park, next Tuesday, at four o'clock?
Wear a blue ribbon round your neck, if you want to encourage me.

I will have a red rose pinned to my coat.
"Don't say anything to your brother's family about this.

They may not like me, and they may try to keep us apart.