I was ready for joy when it came, but I was no longer capable of bestowing it.

I thought I was, but I soon saw my mistake.

You showed it to me--you with your beauty, your freshness, your warm and untried heart.

I have no charms to rival these; I have only love, such love as you cannot dream of at your age.

And _this_ is no longer desirable to him!' "You see that I remember every word she spoke.