"I could still watch over him."
"Suppose he should become poor—should fall from his high estate?"
"I would work for, and comfort him."
"If he live, he will lose his youthful beauty."
"But he will preserve his virtues."
"He will become old and decrepit."
"I will nurse him."
"She has an answer for every thing; there must be a woman's soul in her. After all—listen to me seriously, daughter—you may indeed do all you say, and become the blessing of Albert's life; but to do this, you must leave your parents, your sisters—leave them, and forever."
"Must I, indeed?"
"You must. Albert is of another class; he may be as good as you, still he is not your equal, nor can you enjoy his love and that of your family. Now choose between them."