All this vast property became beyond dispute the property of Bettina and me.

The other side offered to buy it of us for five million dollars.

I consulted Richard.
"'Refuse it and wait,' said he; 'if they offer you such a sum it is because the property is worth double.' "'However, I must return you your money; I owe you a great deal.' "'Oh! as for that there is no hurry; I am very easy about it; my money is quite safe now.' "'But I should like to pay you at once.

I have a horror of debt! Perhaps there is another way without selling the property.

Richard, will you be my husband ?' "Yes, Monsieur le Cure, yes," said Mrs.Scott, laughing, "it is thus that I threw myself at my husband's head.