"Because I love you better than any other being in the world—"
"I do."
"Ah, but say it."
"Because I love you, oh, so much better than all the world besides."
"Therefore, my own, own husband—"
"Therefore, my own, own—" Then she paused.
"Say the word."
"My own, own husband."
"I will be your true wife."
"I will be your own true loving wife." Then he kissed her again.