Will you now do what I wish ?' She looked at him questioningly.
'Will you marry me as soon as it can possibly be?
On Monday I will do what is necessary, and we can be married on Wednesday.

This time you will not refuse ?' 'Wednesday ?' 'Yes.

One day only need intervene between the notice and the marriage; it shall be at the church nearest to you.' 'Wilfrid, why do you--' Fear had taken hold upon her she could not face the thought.

Wilfrid checked her faint words with his lips.
'I wish it,' he said, himself shaken with a tempest of passion which whelmed the last protest of his conscience.

'I shall scarcely tear myself from you even till then.