By the way, Ruth, I have been a lamb for days.

I hope you have observed! But I would sleep a little sounder to-night if you only could give me a hint whether that kiss is coming on at all." He tipped back his head to see her face, and it was glorious in the red firelight; the big eyes never appeared so deep and dark.

The tilted head struck her hand, and her fingers ran through his hair.
"You said to forget it," she reminded him, "and then it would come sooner." "Which same translated means that it is not here yet.

Well, I didn't expect it, so I am not disappointed; but begorry, I do wish it would materialize by Christmas.

I think I will work for that.