But you have known me more than two years, and, in all that time, have I once given you reason to think that you had a rival in my admiration, my love ?" "I never watched you to see.

But all that time you have certainly honored me with your attention, and I do believe you love me more than I deserve.

Please do not be angry: do not be mortified.

There is no occasion; I am resolved not to marry until I am of age; that is all; and where's the harm of that ?" "I will wait your pleasure; all I ask you, at present, is to relieve me of my fears, by engaging yourself to me." "Ah! but I have always been warned against long engagements." "Long engagements! Why, how old are you, may I ask ?" "Only nineteen.

Give me a little time to think." "If I wait till you are of age, THAT WILL BE TWO YEARS." "Just about.