“I should like the woman I choose to be very honest, generous, and to have a sincere faith in God, rather than… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Precisely. You are a man of great character yourself, are you not? Wishing to show kindness to the poor, a man of… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“She had never been in love before. She'd tried to save herself the pain, but all her pretending and hiding the truth… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“I am sure you know that a woman of good character, modesty, and prudence would not make her wish to marry you… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Be careful. If you feel you are in danger, come to me. I will protect you.” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“I will come back for you as soon as I can." He stared at her, running a hand over his short beard.… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Magdalen, the girl with pretty green eyes. Magdalen, who was smiling so warmly right now at Lenhart, who was attentive to Katrin… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He considered telling her that she could, and often, if she married him.” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Magdalen's eyes were wide and her mouth hung open. She was so sweet and beautiful. She would make a wonderful margrave's wife.… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Why could he not have chosen some other woman? Why Avelina? But he knew why. It was because she had seemed good… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“And now Magdalen, the girl he had thought was so sweet and beautiful, the girl he imagined would love to marry him… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
