I have often heard Cousin Arthur say so." "Not first cousins, nor second, but we are neither; we are far enough removed to be entirely safe so far as that is concerned.

So dearest, you need not hesitate on that account, if you feel that you can love me well enough to be happy as my wife.

Can you?
If you cannot now, I may be able to teach you to by clever courting.

But I need a wife--I do indeed; and I don't know how to wait.

Don't make me wait.