17/20 It was all my fault, David--I have acted like a madman, like a fool. Oh, my boy! my boy!--would you believe it ?--I asked her to marry me!" It is needless to say that I wanted no further explanation. "Did she encourage you to ask her ?" I inquired. She said she wanted to consult me. She said: 'Mr.Keller has asked me to stay here, and keep house for you; I have not given my answer yet, I have waited to know if you approved it.' Upon that, I said the rash words. |