I am under a sacred promise.

You are a gentleman and you will not kiss me or speak of love again until you have talked with my father.

It is the custom of our country.

But I want you to know that I am very happy." "I don't know how I dared to say and do what I did, but I couldn't help it" "I couldn't help it either.

I just longed to know if you dared." "The rest will be in the future--perhaps far in the future." His voice trembled a little.
"Not far if you come to me, but I can wait--I will wait." She took his hand as they were walking beside each other and added: "_For you_." "I, too, will wait," he answered, "and as long as I have to." Mrs.Hare, walking down the trail to meet them, had come near.