I don't envy her much, in spite of her money, for after all rich people have about as many worries as poor ones, I think - Louisa May Alcott

…growing pale and sober with the thought that her fate was soon to be decided; for, like all young people, she was sure that her whole life could be settled by one human creature, quite forgetting how wonderfully Providence trains us by disappointment, surprises us with unexpected success, and turns our seeming trials into blessing.

"I can't love anyone else; and I'll never forget you, Jo, never! never!" with a stamp to emphasize his passionate words. - Laurie

[She was] kept there in the sort of embrace a man gives to the dearest creature the world holds for him.