8/15 If you would only listen to reason, we might still be happy. I could manage to visit you often. You would find me as affectionate as ever; and I will provide amply for you." "_Provide_ for me ?" she repeated slowly, looking him calmly and loftily in the face. "What have you ever seen in me, Mr.Fitzgerald, that has led you to suppose I would consent to sell myself ?" His susceptible temperament could not withstand the regal beauty of her proud attitude and indignant look. "O Rosa," said he, "there is no woman on earth to be compared with you. |