"Before God you shall be." "Ah, do you believe in God ?" she murmured.
"I do," he said, firmly.
She gave a little sob.

"Oh, Billikins, so do I.At least, I think I do; but I'm half afraid, even now, though I did try to do--the right thing.
I shall only know for certain--when the dream comes true." Her face came upwards, her lips moved softly against his neck.

"Darling," she whispered, "don't you hope--it'll be--a boy ?" He bent his head mutely.

Somehow speech was difficult.
But Puck was not wanting speech of him just then.

She turned her red lips to his.