79/81 Now you are a thorough woman, and so you will suit one another to a T.I have decided: so no more doubts, love; no more tears; no more disputes. We are all of one mind, and I do think I have secured your happiness. It will not come in a day, perhaps, but it will come. So then in one little fortnight you marry Monsieur Raynal." "What!" said Josephine, "you have actually settled that ?" "Yes." "But are you sure I can make him as happy as he deserves ?" "Positive." "I think so too; still"-- "It is settled, dear," said Rose soothingly. They were all for it but you before, were they not ?" "Yes, and now I am strongest for it of them all. |