"Well?" He thought about it now. "I think a woman's sphere can be taxing, and perhaps for you, as you indicate, boring. I would hate to think of you being bored! I-- I am rather afraid I would bore you. I am not a wealthy or an educated man." "But you are a brave one. You fought, and I suppose you will again." Catherine stared intently into his eyes. "Captain Schuyler, if you would let me be me, you would never bore me. I truly do want to ride, dance, laugh, and"