He was the toast to her butter.

I wouldn't go that far. But I know my way around the kitchen. I make dinner every night.

because it was then, as he held her in his unwavering gaze, that she knew she was in love with him as well.

When a person sets a thing in motion, there's a feeling of unease, almost regret, until you learn the truth.

I know we loved each other, but distance can do strange things to people and before I was willing to tell you about it, I wanted to be certain that it would last

Allie would love what you've done," he remarked. "She was always a softie when it came to things like this." I folded my hands in my lap. "I wish she could be there this weekend." Noah glanced at the stack of letters. I knew he was imagining Allie, and for a brief moment, he looked strangely younger. "So do I," he said.

I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it to the earnestness of others.