“Jane, accept me quickly. Say, Edward – give me my name – Edward – I will marry you.”
“Are you in earnest? – Do you truly love me? Do you sincerely wish me to be your wife?”
“I do; and if an oath is necessary to satisfy you, I swear it.”
“Then, sir, I will marry you.”
“Edward – my little wife!”
“Dear Edward!”
“Come to me – come to me entirely now,” said he: and added, in his deepest tone, speaking in my ear as his cheek was laid on mine, “Make my happiness – I will make yours.”
– Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre, Chapter 23. Jane accepts the marriage proposal of the fiery, passionate and emotional Rochester. This passage, along with others in this very important chapter, shows why Jane Eyre is considered one of the greatest love stories.