Oft a little morning rain Foretells a pleasant day.

Fair as a lily, and not only the pride of life, but the desire of his eyes

I only want an easy mind, sir; not crushed by crowded obligations.

I never met your likeness. Jane: you please me, and you master me - you seem to submit, and I like the sense of pliancy you impart; and while I am twining the soft, silken skein round my finger, it sends a thrill up my arm to my heart. I am influenced - conquered; and the influence is sweeter than I can express; and the conquest I undergo has a witchery beyond any triumph _I_ can win.

... and she held out a pretty gold ring. 'Put it,' she said, 'on the fourth finger of my left hand, and I am yours and you are mine; and we shall leave Earth and make our own Heaven yonder.'

Your station is in my heart, and on the necks of those who would insult you.

Propensities and principles must be reconciled by some means.