He wants to know if I can be ready to begin at the library on May 7, that's a Monday.

It won't be opened then, but we shall be able to begin arranging the books.

The house will be ready before the end of this month.

Will you come and be married to me three weeks from to-day ?' 'Yes, Gilbert, I will.' No flush, but an extreme pallor came upon her face.
He felt a coldness in her hand.
'Then we shall go for a week to the seaside again,' he continued, his voice uncertain, 'and be back in time to get our house in order before the 7th of May.' 'Yes, Gilbert.' She still did not look at him.

He released her hand, and went on in a more natural tone: 'I had a letter from my brother this morning, as well.