Don't you think it's a good idea ?" he went on, and he caught her hand and held it.
"Oh, I--I----" She blushed more than ever and could not go on.
"I know we are not so very old, Dora, but, on the other hand, we are not so very young either, and I think your mother would approve, and I am sure my father wouldn't object.

I know he thinks you are just the finest girl in the whole world,--he said so." "Well, mamma likes you, too, Dick,--she's told me that many times." "Then I'm sure she won't object.

And, besides, when I'm her son-in-law I'll be able to do a good deal more than I can now--about helping her with her financial affairs, and all that, you know." "Yes, I know that, too." "And so I think we ought to get married.

But, of course, if you object, Dora----" "Did I object ?" And she smiled just a little--a smile that set his heart bounding.
"Then you'll consent ?" he asked eagerly.

"Will you?
Say yes, won't you ?" And now he had hold of both of her hands and was looking her full in the eyes.