I am not ashamed of what I am doing,--or of what I am going to do.

I may be ashamed of this,--that I should feel my chance of success to be so small.

When I was here before I asked you to--allow me to love you.

I now ask you again." "Allow you!" she said.
"Yes;--allow me.

I should be too bold were I to ask you to return my love at once.