I meant to tell my tale plainly, and make my proposals openly: and it appeared to me so absolutely rational that I should be considered free to love and be loved, I never doubted some woman might be found willing and able to understand my case and accept me, in spite of the curse with which I was burdened."
Me proponía contar francamente mi historia, pues me parecía palmario que tenía derecho a amar y a ser amado. Estaba seguro de que no dejaría de encontrar una mujer capaz de comprender mi situación y aceptarla, a pesar de la carga que pesaba sobre mí.