Alas! never had I loved him so well!

I have not broken your heart - you have broken it; and in breaking it, you have broken mine.

Oh madam, when you put bread and cheese, instead of burnt porridge, into these children's mouths, you may indeed feed their vile bodies, but you little think how you starve their immortal souls!

I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.

Jane! will you hear reason?' (he stooped and approached his lips to my ear) 'because, if you won't, I'll try violence.

Oft a little morning rain Foretells a pleasant day.

Love me, then, or hate me, as you will," I said at last, "you have my full and free forgiveness: ask now for God's, and be at peace.