13/18 I wish you hadn't a farthing in the world but what I could earn for you!' 'I don't altogether wish that,' she murmured. Indeed I will not propose it, although I came on purpose, after what you have said in your frankness.' 'Nonsense, Nic. How can you be so touchy ?' 'Look at this then, Christine dear.' He drew from his breast-pocket a sheet of paper and unfolded it, when it was observable that a seal dangled from the bottom. 'I can only read the Old English letters--why--our names! Surely it is not a marriage-licence ?' 'It is.' She trembled. |