"I could no more guess a riddle to-day than I could give a dissertation on theology.

Riddles are for rainy days in winter, when we sit by the fire in the evening wishing it were morning again.

I know the great riddle at last--I have found it out.

It is the most beautiful thing in the world." "Then it is true," observed Nella, looking at her with satisfaction.
"What ?" asked the young girl carelessly.
"That you are to be married." "I hope so," answered Marietta.

"Some day, but there is time yet--perhaps a very long time." "As long as it will take to make a wedding gown embroidered with gold and pearls.