To think otherwise would be utter misery to me.

I cannot tell you how dearly I love her, and how weak I am about this business.

It seems contemptible for a man to talk about a broken heart; but I shall carry an empty one to my grave unless I win Marian Nowell for my wife." "You shall win her!" cried the Captain energetically.

"You are a noble fellow, sir, and will make her an excellent husband.

She will not be so foolish as to reject such a disinterested affection.