There must be a beginning; and when I arrive
at this beginning under the guidance of reason, judgment, and
observation, I don't see as I'm any more absurd than the fellow
who tumbles helplessly in love, he doesn't know why. What becomes
of all these people who have divine gravitations? You and I both
know of some who had satanic repulsions afterward. They used their
eyes and critical faculties after marriage instead of before. The
romance exhaled like a morning mist; and the facts came out
distinctly. They learned what kind of man and woman they actually
were, and two idealized creatures were sent to limbo. Because I
don't blunder upon the woman I wish to marry, but pick her out,
that's no reason I can't and won't love her. Your analysis and
judgment were correct only up to date. You have now to meet a suit
honestly, openly announced. This may be bad policy on my part; yet
I have so much faith in you and respect for you that I don't
believe you will let my precipitation create a prejudice. Give me
a fair hearing; that's all I ask.
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