"Lovers only; as we have been."
"Am I to understand you as saying you will not fulfill your written promise of making me your lawful wife?"
"You might be farther from the truth."
"Is this the reward of my devotion? the fruits of my sacrifice? Oh, God, who shall measure the depths of wickedness of a depraved heart? Sir, I shall enforce my rights."
"You dare not do it."
"Why not?"
"The very attempt will ruin yourself, and your father's business by bringing disgrace upon his house."
"I see it, sir; but what if I still proceed?"
"You cannot."
"I can."