"I know you wouldn't go if you could help it."
"Wise little woman. I must go, darling—to unravel a tangled skein. Afterwards it will be paradise, Pam. I will come back as soon—as soon as ever I can. I shall be in a fury of impatience till I come back."
"And I," said Pam, lifting her eyes to her lover, and flooding him with their light.
"Sweetheart! you were a coquette when I knew you first, Pam. Now you don't try me as many girls try their lovers."
"I have only love for you now. Ah! what should I do if you did not come back?"
"I will come back, 'though 'twere ten thousand mile.' I shall be here for your great function. Do you think I would have you go without me?"
"I shouldn't care for it without you."
"There will be other men there, Pamela, to see how beautiful you are. I must be there to guard my own."
"There is no need for that."
"I believe you, my love, you are as much mine as if you were my wife. And I am as much yours."