Many, many thanks, dear Ned!" she exclaimed in delight.

"I shall wear them this evening in honor of the day.
"But what shall I give you?
I'm afraid I have nothing but--what I gave you a year ago--myself." "The most priceless treasure earth can afford!" he responded, clasping her close to his heart.
"And your love," she said softly, her arm stealing round his neck again, her shining eyes gazing fondly into his, "is more to me than all its gold and jewels." * * * * * [Transcriber's notes: Page 14 text reads: ".

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