I know your heart is bleeding, but let me heal it, dear.

I know this sorrow must lie heavy upon us for a long while yet, but it will pass, you shall see.

O you shall see how I love you.

Let us be married soon, dear; let us wait no longer..." Theophil had raised his head, and as he spoke poured on Jenny all the appeal of his strong eyes; with all the might of his soul he willed her back to happiness, as Orpheus strove by his singing to bring back Eurydice from the shades.

She could not look into his set longing face without feeling that he was speaking true words.