"And now, Mary, I've a home to offer you, and a heart as true as ever man to love you and cherish you; we shall never be rich folk, I dare say; but if a loving heart and a strong right arm can shield you from sorrow, or from want, mine shall do it. I cannot speak as I would like; my love won't let itself be put in words. But oh I darling, say you'll believe me, and that you'll be mine."
- Jem, Mary Barton, Chapter XI
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