It came to me, though, all at once, and I know that it has been in my mind all these years--far back in my mind.

I don't ask you for my own sake alone.

Your father may grow very ill--who can tell what may happen!" "I should be postmistress still," she said sadly.
"As a young girl you could not have the responsibility here alone.

And you should not waste your life it is a fine, full spirit; let the lean, the poor-spirited, go singly.

You should be mated.