What was it Dr. Denton said to me,—"you owe your father something."
I have cried until I have no tears left, rebellious, sick at heart.
I can't. And yet ... if it would make him any happier....
The bell is ringing. If that is Dr. Denton, I will see him before he goes to Father.
Late at night.
I have said that I will marry William Denton.
Green Hill
January 12
It is only a matter of days with Father now. Dr. Denton told me that, when we had our talk two days ago. He listened to what I had to say, very quietly, standing in front of the fire, his arms crossed, and looking down at the great chair in which I was half buried.
After he had told me about Father, "If you will marry me, Miss Carroll," he said, "I will do my best to carry out your father's wishes. I cannot make you happy—that I know—but I can make you—safe. Until such time as you do not need my protection."
"What do you mean?" I asked him.