Edith Wharton. Reef, or where broken happiness (№ 264289)

All this time I was trying to instruct between us all sorts of obstacles - now I want all of them to carry. I tried to forget your image - now I want to remember you always. Tried not to listen to your voice now don't want to hear anyone else. I made a choice - that's all; you were mine, and I want to keep you. Her face glowed just like the eyes. - To keep you here. She paused and put a hand on his chest.