I want Norman to be a little surprised when he sees me.

If you saw me for the first time to-day, would you think me nice ?" "I should think you the very queen of beauty," was the truthful answer.
A pleased smile curved the lovely, scarlet lips.
"So will Norman.

You will see, _maman_, there is no cause for anxiety, none for fear.

You will soon be wondering why you looked so grave over my pretty love story." "It seems to me," observed Lady Peters, "that it is a one sided story.
You love him--you consider yourself betrothed to him.

What will you say or do, Philippa, if you find that, during his travels, he has learned to love some one else?
He has visited half the courts of Europe since he left here; he must have seen some of the loveliest women in the world.
Suppose he has learned to love one--what then ?" The beautiful face darkened.
"What then, _maman_?
I know what I should do, even in that case.