I don't know how you took my actions.

Anyway, now I'll make them plain.

I was beside myself with love and jealousy.

Will you marry me ?" She did not answer.

But the old willful Sally was not in evidence.
Watching her face I gave her a slow and gentle pull, one she could easily resist if she cared to, and she slipped from her saddle into my arms.
Then there was one wildly sweet moment in which I had the blissful certainty that she kissed me of her own accord.