I do not love you now, but I regard you as a true friend, and love may come hereafter.

If in a month's time you claim my hand; if my father consents to our union, for you are aware that my mother will not oppose it--I am yours." Leonard attempted to speak, but his voice was choked with emotion, and the tears started to his eyes.
"Farewell," said Amabel.

"Do not let us meet till the appointed time.
Rest assured, I will think of you as you deserve." "We could not meet till that time, even if you desired it," said Leonard, "for your father has forbidden any of the household, except old Josyna, to approach you till all fear of contagion is at an end, and I am now transgressing his commands.

But your mother, I am sure, will acquit me of intentional disobedience." "I do," replied Mrs.Bloundel; "it was the doctor who forced you into the room.

But I am heartily glad he did so." "Farewell, Amabel," said Leonard.