Ah, do give yourself into my keeping at once.

I am heartily tired of my lonely bachelor life, and it will be great joy to me if I can go back, not to it, but to that of a happy married man.

How a dear little wife--such as my cousin Maud would make--would brighten and make cheery that lonely home.

Can you find it in your heart to refuse me the favour I ask, sweet one ?" "I do not like to refuse you anything, dear Dick," she returned; "but it is all so sudden and unexpected; do let me have a little time to think it over and--and consult my friends and yours." "Ah, well! I will try to wait patiently," he sighed; "wait, hoping you will grant my request." "Oh, Dick, dear Dick! I really do feel like doing anything in the world that I can to make you happy.

I will do whatever you wish, no matter what other people may say.