She may say 'yes' on the impulse of the moment.

If she does, trust me to make her keep her word." "How ?" "That is my affair.

Ah! what, was that ?" The cousins were standing near one of the long, richly draped windows, and the silken hangings had fluttered suddenly.
"Nothing but the wind," replied Dr.Oleander, carelessly.

"Very well, Blanche, I take you at your word.

I will ask Mollie to-night." Mrs.Walraven nodded, and turned to go.
"Ask her as quickly as possible.