I am yours.

My father wishes it to be so, since God has desired it." She bowed her head, smiling sweetly as she said, "Oh! I knew it must be so, and waited for it.

All that I have foreseen will come to pass." Monseigneur, who had regained his usual proud serenity, placed the crucifix once more on her lips, and this time she kissed it as a submissive servant.

Then, with a full movement of his hands, through the room, above the heads of all present, the Bishop gave the final benediction, while the Huberts and the Abbe Cornille wept.
Felicien had taken one of the little hands of Angelique, while in the other little hand the taper of innocence burned bright and clear..