Quote by Charles Dickens

All was over in a moment. I had fulfilled my destiny. I was a captive and a slave. I loved Dora Spenlow to distraction! She was more than human to me. She was a Fairy, a Sylph, I don't know what she was - anything that no one ever saw, and everything that everybody ever wanted. I was swallowed up in an abyss of love in an instant. There was no pausing on the brink; no looking down, or looking back; I was gone, headlong, before I had sense to say a word to her.

All was over in a moment. I had fulfilled my destiny. I was

Summary

The quote depicts a sudden and intense realization of love and obsession. The speaker describes being captivated by the person they love, Dora Spenlow, believing her to be something ethereal and extraordinary. They use metaphors such as a Fairy or a Sylph to emphasize the fantastical nature of their loved one. The speaker feels completely consumed by their love, unable to resist the overwhelming force of their emotions. This quote showcases the speaker's journey from a state of blissful infatuation to being completely immersed in love, unable to resist its power or control their actions.

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Love At First Sight

By Charles Dickens

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