She knew it was costing him to be so bold, and she appreciated it. She found it made her strangely proud of him for answering all the same. "Thank you for your honesty, it means a lot Edward, it really does. Does that mean you'd have no objections if we were to continue courting, with the aim of approaching the Yenta sometime in the near future regarding a union between us? Because I'd like that very much. I'd very much like it if you'd consider sharing your life with me, should all discussions go well."