I said he would be sure to approve my choice; and he said he hoped so.

And so he will." Dr.Staines looked thoughtful, and said he hoped so too.

"But now it comes to the point of asking him for such a treasure, I feel my deficiencies." "Why, what deficiencies?
You are young, and handsome, and good, and ever so much cleverer than other people.

You have only to ask for me, and insist on having me.

Come, dear, go and get it over." She added, mighty coolly, "There is nothing so DREADFUL as suspense." "I'll go this minute," said he, and took a step towards the door; but he turned, and in a moment was at her knees.