At any rate, I know I'm not.

In fact, as I can't have you myself, I would really like you to be shut up.

Very happy, very well, with everything in the world you like, even thinking of me a little, but absolutely shut up! And if you did go out, for a breath of air, I should like no-one to see you.

I'd like you to cover up your head--wear a thick veil--and a thick loose dress!' 'You're very Oriental!' she laughed.
'I'm not a bit Oriental; I'm human.

It's selfish, I suppose, you think?
Well, let me tell you, if you care to know, that it's _love_, and nothing else, Edith....Now, is there anything in the world I can do for you while I'm away?
It would be kind to ask me.