I said to Oscar, 'Would it be a relief to your mind to leave her present impression undisturbed until you are married ?' You know him--I needn't tell you what his answer was.

'Very well,' I said.

'Dry your eyes and compose yourself.
I have begun as Blue Face.

As Blue Face I will go on till further notice.' I spare you the description of Oscar's gratitude.

I proposed; and he accepted.