I'm trying to think out why it is that I don't say yes to you at once.

I suppose you think me heartless and cold to think it out like this, but, I'm in earnest----" "So am I, dear, very much in earnest.

And, I think, my own Heart's Dearest, that you're nearer to loving me now than you've ever been.
Nearer saying yes than ever before.

And, so, I'm not going to let you answer now.

This isn't the time or place.