“Yes; indeed, yes,” exclaimed Eve, gazing in his eyes; and then there was silence for a few moments, when, making a mighty effort over himself, the vicar took a step forward, bent down, and kissed her forehead, and said—
“God bless you! May you be very happy.”
“And you will?” exclaimed Mrs Glaire.
“Yes,” he said, after a moment’s pause, and with his eyes half closed. “I will perform the ceremony.”
“Thank you—thank you,” exclaimed Mrs Glaire, as she caught his hand. “Richard, here is Mr Selwood.”
Volume Three—Chapter Six.
John Maine’s Confession.
“How do?” said Richard, entering from the garden; and he held out his hand sulkily, which the vicar took, and held for a moment.