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"I ask you to pass through life at my side--to be my second self,

and best earthly companion"

"For that fate you have already made your choice, and must abide by

it"

"Jane, be still a few moments: you are over-excited: I will be

still too"

A waft of wind cah the boughs of the chestnut: it wandered away--away--to an

indefinite distance--it died The nightingale's song was then the

only voice of the hour: in listening to it, I again wept Mr

Rochester sat quiet, looking at ently and seriously Some time

passed before he spoke; he at last said "Come to my side, Jane, and let us explain and understand one

another"

"I will never again come to your side: I am torn away now, and

cannot return"

"But, Jane, I summon you as my wife: it is you only I intend to

ht he mocked me

"Come, Jane--come hither"

"Your bride stands between us"

He rose, and with a stride reachedme to him, "because my

equal is here, and my likeness Jane, will you marry me?"