Historical clue formulations

• John Updike novel subtitled "A Romance" — 2019-06-21
• One-knee plea — 2016-05-07
• Proposal words — 2014-05-07
• Kneeler's words — 2012-06-20
• Words from an aspiring fiancé — 2012-04-03
• Words with a nice ring to them? — 2006-09-01
• Words often said while kneeling — 2002-06-30