33/39 Spare me all discordant sounds until after my marriage. Then, when I have settled down for life, I shall be better able to take things as they come." "And when does your marriage take place ?" "About six weeks hence." Valentin was silent a while, and then he said, "And you feel very confident about the future ?" "Confident. I knew what I wanted, exactly, and I know what I have got." "You are sure you are going to be happy ?" "Sure ?" said Newman. "So foolish a question deserves a foolish answer. That I should indeed consider a tremendous sell. |