And promise me that when thy heart’s in danger,
Thou’lt come to me, that I may counsel thee
Out of the wealth of my experience—
The only wealth I have. Come, promise me.
Gret. I do. (Pauses; then timidly) In proof of my sincerity
I will begin to-day. I have seen one
Whom I could love.
Mar. (amazed).Why, Gretchen, what’s all this?
Doth he love thee?
Gret.Ay, for he told me so.