"Take your own time to think of it," he added; "and consult your mother first, if you like." Minna's sweet face looked lovelier than ever, glowing with the heavenly light of true and generous feeling.

"Oh, Mr.Keller!" she exclaimed, "do you really suppose I am cold-hearted enough to want time to think of it?
I am sure I may speak for my mother, as well as for myself.

Fraulein Keller's time shall be our time.

Please tell her so, with my duty--or, may I be bold enough to say already, with my love ?" Mr.Keller kissed her forehead with a fervor of feeling that was rare with him.

"You are well worthy of my sister's bridal gift," he said--and took the necklace out of the cabinet, and gave it to her.
For some moments Minna stood looking at the magnificent pearls, in a state of speechless enchantment.