We stayed for a few days in Paris on the way home, and Elizabeth wrote to me at our hotel.This is what her letter said:My dearest Victor,I am so happy to know that you will soon be home.But I am afraid that Henry's death is not the only reason for your sadness.Do you still want to marry me, or do you love an-other woman? You must tell me.I love you,Victor,and I dream of the day when I shall be your wife.But I do not want you to marry me just because your parents wanted it.I can only be happy if you are happy.Do not answer this letter.Wait until you arrive before you give me your answer.But if you are well,and if I can make you smile,I need nothing more to make me happy.With all my love,ElizabethI replied immediately.I told her that I loved her very much and wanted to marry her.I remembered the monster's promise to be with me on the night of my wedding.Let him come.We would fight to the death on that night.