Ah, me! I would use every gift I have for you; help you to win high honors that cold, unambitious natures never dream of.

Ah, love me; love me, cousin! You will find no one else so true!" Her face paled with passion; her glorious eyes, dim with tears, were raised to mine.
"Forgive me that I have spoken first.

I should have died with my love.

I know that other women in my place would have done so.

I could not; life is strong within me.