“Henry loves me. Henry is here, finally, now, finally. And I love him.”

“If you love me, Henry, you don’t love me in a way I understand.”

“It ought to be the business of every day to prepare for our final day (attributed to Matthew Henry)”

“...and I suddenly feel that Henry is there, incredible need for Henry to be there and to put his hand on me even while it seems to me that Henry is the rain and I am alone and wanting him- Clare”

“Love you..."Henry-"Always..."Oh God oh God-"World enough..."No!"And time..."Henry!”

“. . .Tell me, Clare: why on earth would a lovely girl like you want to marry Henry?'Everything in the room seems to hold its breath. Henry stiffens but doesn't say anything. I lean forward and smile at Mr. DeTamble and say, with enthusiasm, as though he has asked me what flavor of ice cream I like best: 'Because he's really, really good in bed.' In the kitchen there's a howl of laughter. Mr. DeTamble glances at Henry, who raises his eyebrows and grins, and finally even Mr. DeTamble smiles, and says 'Touché, my dear.”