one at night
The poor girl 's triumph over the forces was but momentary ; her ground was not tenable . The person promised can release the person who promises -- _ volenti non fit injuria . _ Lucy found herself attacked with female weapons , that you and I , sir , should laugh at ; but they made her miserable . Cold looks ; short answers ; solemnity ; distance ; hints at ingratitude and perverseness ; kisses intermitted all day , and the parting one at night degraded to a dignified ceremony . Under this impalpable persecution the young thoroughbred , that had steered the boat across the breakers , winced and pined . She did not want a husband or a lover , but she could not live without being loved . She was not sent into the world for that .