But no place could be too sacred for that which we have to say to each other, and the Holy Presence, in which we both believe, is here to bless and ratify it.

I am waiting for your answer." Jane cleared her throat and put her trembling hands into the large pockets of her tweed coat.
"Dal," she said; "my answer is a question.

How old are you ?" She felt his start of intense surprise.

She saw the light of expectant joy fade from his face.

But he replied, after only a momentary hesitation: "I thought you knew, dearest.