“What are you saying? What are you – asking me to do?”
“I have a wonderful idea, my darling, but I am afraid you may not agree to it.”
“Agree to – what?”
It was difficult to understand what he was saying when her heart was singing so loudly and all she was conscious of was the expression in his eyes which she dared not believe was one of love.
“Do you really think I could lose you now?” he asked. “If nothing else, it would be very interesting to get to know a jeune fille!”
“Then you are – not angry with – me?”
“Not anymore!”
“You still – love me – a little?”
In answer, his arms went around her and he drew her closer to him.
Then, while her lips were trembling and ready for his, he looked down at her for a long moment before he said,
“I love you! I adore you! I worship you! Is tha
