"I am convinced now that I am only a foolish child in need of guidance and control, and who should provide them but you?
I could hardly stand it from anybody else--unless mamma--but I'm sure that in future it will be a pleasure to take it from my own dear husband if--if only----" she paused, blushing and hiding her face on his breast.
"If what, love ?" "If only instead of 'You must and shall,' you will say kindly, 'I want you to do it to please me, Zoe.'" "Sweet one," he answered, holding her to his heart, "I do fully intend that it shall be always love and coaxing after this.".