I shall not be likely to be jealous." Dr.Leete had gone out that afternoon, and I did not have an interview with him till later.

He was not, apparently, wholly unprepared for the intelligence I conveyed, and shook my hand heartily.
"Under any ordinary circumstances, Mr.West, I should say that this step had been taken on rather short acquaintance; but these are decidedly not ordinary circumstances.

In fairness, perhaps I ought to tell you," he added smilingly, "that while I cheerfully consent to the proposed arrangement, you must not feel too much indebted to me, as I judge my consent is a mere formality.

From the moment the secret of the locket was out, it had to be, I fancy.

Why, bless me, if Edith had not been there to redeem her great-grandmother's pledge, I really apprehend that Mrs.Leete's loyalty to me would have suffered a severe strain." That evening the garden was bathed in moonlight, and till midnight Edith and I wandered to and fro there, trying to grow accustomed to our happiness.
"What should I have done if you had not cared for me ?" she exclaimed.
"I was afraid you were not going to.