And presently her voice came again from the more distant
darkness somewhere:
"Has the box which you commanded arrived yet, Euan?"
"It is at my hut. A wagon will bring it to you in the
morning."
I could hear her clap her wet little hands; and she cried out
softly:
"Oh!" and "Oh!" Then she said: "I did not understand at first
how much I wished for everything you offered. Only when I saw the
ladies at Croghan's house, as I was coming with my mending from the
fort— then I knew I wanted everything you have bespoken for me… .
Everything, dear lad! Oh, you don't know how truly grateful I shall
be. No, you don't, Euan! And if the box is really come, when am I
going with you to be made known to Mistress Bleecker?"
"I think it is better that I first bring her to you."
"Would she conde
