I remembered that the real world was wide, and that a varied field of hopes and fears, of sensations and excitments, awaited those who had the courage to go forth into it's expanse, to seek real knowledge of life amidst it's perils.

To prolong doubt was to prolong hope.

I know what it is to live entirely for and with what I love best on earth. I hold myself supremely blest -- blest beyond what language can express; because I am my husband's life as fully as he is mine.

I can be on guard against my enemies, but God deliver me from my friends!

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

Take my love. One day share my life. Be my dearest, first on earth.

I ask you to pass through life at my side—to be my second self, and best earthly companion.