He talked long and earnestly, and she listened, silent and with shaded face.
"And now Grace, my dear, you have heard all; what do you say?
When I lose my girls, shall I go back to the old life, or shall I stay?
I can't stay unless you say yes, Grace.

I am double your age, but I love you very dearly, and will do my best to make you happy.

My dear, what do you say ?" She looked up at him for the first time, her eyes full of tears.
"Yes!".