He knew that all the women in whom he had been interested and who had certainly given him their hearts had never given a thought of what he did for anyone else.
He also knew as he had known this morning that Elfa was opening up new horizons for him, giving him new ideals and new objectives in life.
“I understand what you are saying to me, my precious darling,” he said, “and I shall try not to disappoint you, but now, before we do anything else, I am entitled to a honeymoon.”
Elfa’s eyes were shining as she commented,
“I thought when I saw The Mermaid that was what you intended.”
“She will carry us far away into a dream world,” the Duke said, “where we can tell each other of our love until you decide, and it will be your decision only, that we should return and take up the burdens that
