Even Walter is pleased at the prospect, and when I confessed my reluctance to him, he said it was all childish nonsense.

Do you think it nonsense, Helen?
I should not care if I could see any prospect of being able to love and admire him, but I can't.

There is nothing about him to hang one's esteem and affection upon; he is so diametrically opposite to what I imagined my husband should be.

Do write to me, and say all you can to encourage me.

Don't attempt to dissuade me, for my fate is fixed: preparations for the important event are already going on around me; and don't say a word against Mr.Hattersley, for I want to think well of him; and though I have spoken against him myself, it is for the last time: hereafter, I shall never permit myself to utter a word in his dispraise, however he may seem to deserve it; and whoever ventures to speak slightingly of the man I have promised to love, to honour, and obey, must expect my serious displeasure.