So when you no longer work for us, my dear boy, our home will be yours, as long as you're content to stay, just because we love you." Her hand was on his shoulder and his head was bent.

"God grant," said he, "that I may be worthy of your love." He looked up and met her eyes.

Her hand was still on his shoulder.

Then very simply he bent down and kissed her on the cheek.
He told his Princess all about it.

She listened with dewy eyes.