When we are married we shall want plenty of happiness, and it is to procure a share of that happiness that I'm going way to-morrow morning.

You surely don't want to persuade me to remain at home ?" "Oh, no!" cried the girl eagerly.

"A man should be brave! Courage is beautiful! You must forgive my jealousy.

I should like to be as strong-minded as you are.

You would love me all the more, wouldn't you ?" After a moment's silence she added, with charming vivacity and ingenuousness: "Ah, how willingly I shall kiss you when you come back!" This outburst of a loving and courageous heart deeply affected Silvere.
He clasped Miette in his arms and printed several kisses on her cheek.
As she laughingly struggled to escape him, her eyes filled with tears of emotion.
All around the lovers the country still slumbered amid the deep stillness of the cold.