[Mr. Fortescue by William Westall]@TWC D-Link bookMr. Fortescue CHAPTER XXVIII 10/15
You must consent to become my wife; then do with me what you will." "Your wife! You ask me to become your wife ?" "Yes, Angela.
I have loved you since the day we first met; every day my love grows stronger and deeper, and unless you love me in return, and will be my wife, I cannot stay; I must go--go at once." "_Quipai, senor_," said Angela, archly, at the same time giving me her hand. "Quipai! I don't quite understand--unless you mean--" "Quipai," she repeated, her eyes brightening into a merry smile. "Unless you mean--" "Quipai." "Oh, how dull I am! I see now.
Quipai--rest here." "_Si, senor._" "And if I rest here, you will--" "Do as you wish, senor, and with all my heart; for as you love me, so I love you." "Dearest Angela!" I said, kissing her hand, "you make me almost too happy. Never will I leave Quipai without you." "And never will I leave it without you.
But let us not talk of leaving Quipai.
Where can we be happier than here with the dear abbe? But what will he say ?" "He will give us his blessing.
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