There is my work to be done, and I shall do it.

Let me be judge of these things.

Believe me that it is a great work.

If you are ambitious--give your ambitions into my keeping, and I will gratify them.
Only I cannot bear this suspense-these changing moods.

Marry me-now at once, or send me back to the old life." She drew her fingers away, and sank down into her easy-chair.