But, my dear, will you not give us a little hope of touching this heart, so kind and generous? Say 'perhaps'... The future is so long.

Say 'perhaps.

'" "Prince, what I have said is all there is in my heart.

I thank you for the honor, but I shall never be your son's wife.

" "Well, so that's finished, my dear fellow! I am very glad to have seen you.