"Mr. Grey," he began, and paused.
"Well, sir?"
"It is now lawful for me to make love," said David; "but I should do so with a better grace if I had your permission and approval."
Mr. Grey was puzzled.
"What have I to do with it?"
"You have a granddaughter...."
"What!" thundered the old man. "You want to make love to my granddaughter!"
"Yes," said David boldly, "and I wonder what you are going to say."
"I have only one word to say—Hurry!"