Besides, I would not care if it was.

You are the only man whose esteem I have ever desired, and, unfortunately the only one also whose contempt I have incurred--that is most cruel!--and yet something must tell you that I do not deserve it." "Madam!" "Listen to me! and may God convince you.

This is a solemn hour in my existence.

Since the first glance you ever cast upon me, sir--on that day when I went up to you while you were sketching the old church--since that first glance, I belonged to you.

I have never loved, I shall never love any man but you.