Had it lived, Richard, I should have been a better woman from what I am now.

It would have been something for me to love, and oh, my heart did ache so for an object on which to fasten.

I did not love you when I became your wife, but I was learning to do so.

When you came home from Washington I was so glad to see you, and I used to listen for your step when you went to Olney and it was time for you to return.

Just in proportion as I was drawn toward you, Frank fell in my estimation, and I wanted to tell you all about it, and begin anew.