I am very glad that this has happened--for your sake, because I have always liked you; also for Marion's sake.

I shall see you happy because you love one another, and because you both love the Lord.
I ask no more than those two things.

But I must go and tell my wife at once.

She will be glad, too.' He rose and went to the door.

With his hand stretched out to open it he stopped, struck by a sudden thought.
'By the way, I ought to ask you--if you mean to be married--have you any--I mean it is necessary--I hope you won't think I am laying undue stress upon such matters, but I really--I mean we really ought to consider what you are to live upon.' It was the prospect of imparting the news to his wife which forced this speech from him.