Frank Leslie — American Artist died on December 30, 1880

Frank Leslie was an English-born American engraver, illustrator, and publisher of family periodicals... (wikipedia)

Expect nothing at all and accept as a joyful surprise whatever good you find in matrimony.
I never had any childhood, for the word means sunshine and freedom from care. I had a starved and pinched little childhood, as far as love and merriment go.
I am with you heart and soul in the great cause to which you are devoting all your energy and your life.
They are only after my money, they are nothing for me.