Heaven forbid that I should put an end to any aim or hope of yours--to anything that is part of yourself.

I want you to be yourself.

Many people nowadays revolt against marriage because it generally means bondage, and they have much to say for themselves.

If I had been condemned to a wearisome occupation and a very small income, I'm sure I should never have asked anyone to marry me; I don't think it fair.

It may seem to you that I haven't much right to call myself an independent man as it is----' Alma broke in, impatiently.
'Don't speak of money?
You have enough--more than enough.' 'So it seems to me.