"Well, then Charlotte possesses an affectionate disposition. You cannot but admire her fine sensitive nature, which should kindle a love equalling Werther's love of Lotta."
"That is precisely what I fear. How would I look imitating Werther?"
"I do not wish you to follow his example. Charlotte is a girl for whose sake a man might act foolishly, and still be pardoned—then you prefer Charlotte?"
"No, above all things in the world I detest preferences."
"That is to say, you will cheerfully take the one of the two sisters you most admire after you have had an opportunity of visiting them a few weeks, and judging of their good qualities for yourself."
"Nothing of the kind, dear Aunt."
"Then, what do you mean?"
"That I have a great desire to look out for myself in this matter; and that taking all things into consideration, I am much too young to think of marriage."
"Then you despise your aunt's assistance?"
"God forbid that such a sentiment should ever enter my heart. I honor and love God. I am grateful to Him that He has given me a heart, and I pray Him not to send me a bride which that heart cannot love."