"This must be accepted by her guardian before the betrothal can take place.

I will translate, in brief.

The whole estate passes to me, and is secured to me in case of my wife's death without issue.

I inserted that clause," he said, looking up, smiling, for approval, "because American Frauleins are so fragile--not like our women.

I will, of course, if we have issue, try to preserve the real estate for my heir, and the remaining property for my other children." "It seems to me that a good deal is taken for granted there," said Clara, whose cheeks were very hot.