Pryors had been lovely to him.

When mother asked him how he made it, he answered: "I rode over, picked up the Princess and helped myself.

After I finished, I remembered the little unnecessary formality of asking her to marry me; and she said right out loud that she WOULD.

When I had time for them, I reached Father and Mother Pryor, and maybe it doesn't show, but somewhere on my person I carry their blessing, genially and heartily given, I am proud to state.

Now, I'm only needing yours, to make me a king among men." They gave it quite as willingly, I am sure, although you could see mother scringe when Laddie said "Father and Mother Pryor." I knew why.
She adored Laddie, like the Bible says you must adore the Almighty.
From a tiny baby Laddie had taken care of her.