I desire nothing save to see you, serve you, live for you.

You need never speak to me, never deem me worthy of a word.

I will divine your orders without them.

I will sleep on your threshold like a faithful dog, that loves you though you thrust him from you--who caresses the hand that strikes him.

I have deserved the blows; I will not murmur, only let me, let me live." She gazed imploringly at him, with a face beaming with enthusiasm and love.
And he?
A ray of enthusiasm illumined his face also.