He took both her hands in his, and, stooping down, kissed her on the lips.
"Dear Catherine," he said, "I am so glad that you came to me.

I think that during these last few days we have forgotten to be human, and it might help us--for after all, you know, we are engaged!" "But that," she whispered, "was only for my sake." "At first, perhaps," he admitted, "but now for mine." Her little sigh of content, as she stole nearer to him, was purely feminine.

The moments ticked on in restful and wonderful silence.

Then, unwillingly, she drew away from his protecting arm.
"My dear," she said, "you look so nice as you are, and it is such happiness to be here, but there is a great task before us." "You are right," he declared, straightening himself.

"Wait for a few minutes, dear.