Leah rose entirely to her feet, the light of the diamond reflected in her eager eyes.

She leant across the table, stretching out a finger to receive her lover's gift.

Sam put the ring near her finger, then drew it away teasingly.
"Them as asks shan't have," he said, in high good humor.

"You're too greedy.

Look at the number of rings you've got already." The fun of the situation diffused itself along the table.
"Give it me," laughed Miriam Hyams, stretching out her finger.