Well, my dear boy, you have my consent and blessing on two conditions." "Name them, Sir Lemuel." "The first is, that you can assure me on your honor that you really do love my daughter.

I would not give her to an emperor who did not love her as she deserves to be loved," said the banker, emphatically.
"Love her!" repeated the young man, in a deep and earnest tone.

"Love is scarcely the word, nor adoration, nor worship! She is the soul of my soul! She lives in my life, and my life is the larger, higher, holier for her!" "Humph! I don't understand one word of what you are talking about, but I suppose it means that you really do love Salome.

So the first condition will be fulfilled," said the banker, with a smile.
"And the second, sir.

What is the second ?" "The second is, that the marriage shall take place within a month from this time." "Agreed, sir.