But Braddock seemed rather pleased than otherwise.

His proposal of marriage seemed to have put him into excellent humor, and he raised his glass with a chuckle.
"I drink to your happiness, my dear Lucy, and to that of Mrs.Jasher's." "And I drink to Archie's and to yours, father," she replied.

"I am glad that you will not be lonely when we are married.

Archie and I wish to become one in January." "Yes," said Hope, finishing his champagne, "my income is now all right, as my uncle has paid up." "Very good, very good.

I make no objection," said Braddock placidly.