"But, nevertheless, I don't give you up.

You may be, for all you know, more interesting to me than all the others put together.

And remember this--every time you do anything at all kind or thoughtful, every time you think of any one or care for them, every time you use your influence for good in any way, my power over you is a little stronger, I shall be a little closer to you, your escape will be a little harder." "Oh, you needn't flatter yourself," she answered Him.

"There's precious little danger of _my_ self-sacrifice or love for others.

That's not going to be my attitude to life at all.