"But it must be owned I am a dozen years older than you, and I have loved before."
"I never have."
"Does it not seem a pity, then, that you who have had the pick of the Territory should become the second wife of Pierre Menard?"
"I should rather be the second choice with you, monsieur, than the first choice of any other man in the Territory."
"Mademoiselle, I adore you."
"That remains to be seen, monsieur."
"What did you think when I was under water?"
"I did not think, monsieur. I perished. It was then you conquered me."
"Good. I will take to the water whenever any little difference arises between us. It is a lucky thing for me that I am a practiced river man."
"I do not say it could be done again. Never will there be such another night and morning."