If I have appeared cold and indifferent it is because"-- she hesitated.
"Because ?" echoed Jefferson anxiously, as if his whole future depended on that reason.
"Because I was not sure of myself.

Would it be womanly or honourable on my part to encourage you, unless I felt I reciprocated your feelings?
You are young, one day you will be very rich, the whole world lies before you.

There are plenty of women who would willingly give you their love." "No--no!" he burst out in vigorous protest, "it is you I want, Shirley, you alone." Grasping her hand more closely, he went on, passion vibrating in every note of his voice.

"I love you, Shirley.

I've loved you from the very first evening I met you.