3/18 Above the roar of the elemental strife she could hear the deep and mighty bass of the roaring sea. We'll be as happy together as the days are long. I love you with all my soul--I swear it by all that's good and gracious; and I'll make you the best husband ever bright-eyed little girl had. Trust me, Mollie, and cheer up. Yoicks! Here we are." The carriage stopped with a jerk that precipitated Mollie into her captor's arms; but, with an angry push, she was free again directly. |