I have no relatives nearer than cousins.

Of late years I have been growing rather bookish, and rather fond of quietness--but of course that resulted from circumstances.

When a man offers marriage, of course he usually says: My life is this and this; will you enter into it, and share it with me?
I don't wish to say anything of the kind.

My life may take all sorts of forms; when I ask you to share it, I ask you to share liberty, not restraint.' 'A gipsy life ?' she asked, half playfully.
'Is your inclination to that ?' Alma shook her head.
'No, I am tired of homelessness .-- And,' she added as if on an impulse, 'I am tired of London.' 'Then we agree.

I, too, am tired of both.' Her manner altered; she straightened herself, and spoke with more self-possession.
'What about my art--my career ?' 'It is for me to ask that question,' replied Harvey, gazing steadfastly at her.
'You don't mean that it would all necessarily come to an end.' 'Why?
I mean what I say when I speak of sharing liberty.