That is what you ought to be.
Isn't it what we have all been devoting ourselves to effect ever since you were born?
Read your third chapter of Genesis and remember what came of eating of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge.' 'I think the Tree of Knowledge must have been an orange tree.' The old lady looked up, her interest aroused: 'Why ?' 'Because ever since Eden other brides have worn its blossom!' Her tone was demure.

Miss Rowly looked sharply at her, but her sharpness softened off into a smile.
'H'm!' she said, and was silent.

Stephen seized the opportunity to put her own case: 'Auntie dear, you must forgive me! You really must, for my heart is set on this.

I assure you I am not doing it merely to please myself.

I have thought over the whole matter.