And, you haven't a fortune of your own, but only expectations--and they're not always realized, and in your case can't be for many a year.

So we don't start so unevenly.

Give yourself to me, Janet.

Show that you believe in me, and I know I shall not disappoint you." Very manly his manner was as he said this, and brave and convincing was the show of his latent, undeveloped powers in his features and voice.
She hesitated, then lowered her head, and, in a sad, gentle voice, said, "I don't trust you, Arthur.

You've cut away the foundation of love.