Carmilla

But to die as lovers may—to die together, so that they may live together

Girls are caterpillars while they live in the world, to be finally butterflies when the summer comes; but in the meantime there are grubs and larvae, don't you see--each with their peculiar propensities, necessities and structure.

Carmilla was gone

Sometimes there came a sensation as if a hand was drawn softly along my cheek and neck. Sometimes it was as if warm lips kissed me, and longer and longer and more lovingly as they reached my throat,

You will think me cruel, very selfish, but love is always selfish

felt a stinging pain as if two large needles darted, an inch or two apart, deep into my breast.

you would die for me, I love you so

I have been in love with no one, and never shall," she whispered, "unless it should be with you."

She kissed me silently.

die together, so that they may live together.