Say Yes frankly, and do not keep me begging." "What in the world do you want to marry me for ?" "Because I was made to carry a house on my shoulders, and will do so.
I want to do the best I can for myself, and I shall never have such a chance again.

And I cannot help myself, and don't know why; that is the plain truth of the matter.

You will marry someone some day." She shook her head.

"Yes, you will.

Why not marry me ?" Agatha bit her nether lip, looked ruefully at the ground, and, after a long pause, said reluctantly, "Very well.