We have not a moment to lose." "Very well then; but I shall die of confusion and shame if I have to make a declaration...." "Which is perfectly truthful, and by which you can prove to me that you love me," he urged.
"But it is dreadful!" she exclaimed anxiously.

"At least fasten my veil closely over my face .-- All those bearded men...." "Like the ostrich," said Orion, laughing as he complied.

"If you really cannot agree with your...

What is it you called me just now?
Say it again." "My dearest!" she said shyly but tenderly.
She helped Orion to fold her veil twice over her face, and did not thrust him aside when he whispered in her ear: "Let us see if a kiss cannot be sweet even through all that wrapping!--Now, come.

It will be all over in a few minutes." He led the way into the anteroom to the great hall, begged her to wait a moment, and then went in and hastily informed the assembly that Dame Susannah had entrusted her daughter to him only on condition that he should escort her back again as soon as she had given her testimony.
Then Paula was brought in and he desired her to be seated.
It was with a sinking and anxious heart that Katharina had entered the anteroom.