Besides, it is almost always so when one has earnestly desired a thing and the time when one's desires are to be realized is approaching." "I know it, Joel." "Really, I thought you were much more sensible, little sister.

Yes, and more energetic.

Here you have just received a letter from Joel saying that the 'Viking' will return before the end of the month, and it is now the 19th of April, and consequently none too soon for you to begin your preparations for the wedding." "Do you really think so, Joel ?" "Certainly I think so, Hulda.

I even think that we have delayed too long already.

Think of it.