United thus you can be my brother or, if you will, my sister.
Marry her; let me see you both happy before I leave this world of trial and of pain.

My God! the simplest of women obtain what they ask of a lover; they whisper 'Hush!' and he is silent; 'Die' and he dies; 'Love me afar' and he stays at a distance, like courtiers before a king! All I desire is to see you happy, and you refuse me! Am I then powerless ?--Wilfrid, listen, come nearer to me.

Yes, I should grieve to see you marry Minna but--when I am here no longer, then--promise me to marry her; heaven destined you for each other." "I listen to you with fascination, Seraphita.

Your words are incomprehensible, but they charm me.

What is it you mean to say ?" "You are right; I forget to be foolish,--to be the poor creature whose weaknesses gratify you.