She moved a little further away from him with unthinking irritation; but still he went on with his purpose.

"Miss Clavering, I know that I am ill-suited to play the part of a lover; very ill-suited." Then she gave a start and again splashed herself sadly.

"I have never read how it is done in books, and have not allowed my imagination to dwell much on such things." "Mr.Saul, don't go on; pray don't." Now she did understand what was coming.
"Yes, Miss Clavering, I must go on now; but not on that account would I press you to give me an answer to-day.

I have learned to love you, and, if you can love me in return, I will take you by the hand, and you shall be my wife.

I have found that in you which I have been unable not to love--not to covet that I may bind it to myself as my own forever.