"If anything had happened to you—!" said I, and for a moment we looked at each other in a sort of blind horror. Presently he smiled.
"But we're as right as rain!" said he. "We're young, all life before us—and we love each other—Thank God!" he ended, on a deep, grave note.
"Thank God!" said I, and put my arms up to him.
When he raised his head, his eyes were shining.
"My beloved wife!" said Bill.
I put him from me for a moment—looked into his eyes.
"Please," I said, very low, "it's all so new—and a little terrifying. I—I didn't know I could feel like this. Will you let us go on just as we are—for a little while—? Perhaps I'm silly—but—I can't help it. Please," I begged, "won't you let me get a little used to you—?"
His eyes were very tender now.
"Of course," he said. "You know that."
"A real engagement!" said I happily.