My feelings will not be repressed.

You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." Elizabeth's astonishment was beyond expression.

She stared, coloured, doubted, and was silent.

This he considered sufficient encouragement; and the avowal of all that he felt, and had long felt for her, immediately followed.

He spoke well; but there were feelings besides those of the heart to be detailed; and he was not more eloquent on the subject of tenderness than of pride.