At the worst, if nothing came about, I soon learned that I could trust you to see her safely to the coast after I was gone.

But many days ago I knew how it stood between you, and now things are determined as I prayed they might be.

God bless you both, my children; may you be happy in your love; may it endure till death and beyond it.

God bless you both!" and he stretched out his hand towards me.
I took it, and Stella kissed him.
Presently he spoke again-- "It is my intention," he said, "if you two consent, to marry you next Sunday.

I wish to do so soon, for I do not know how much longer will be allowed to me.