To-day,—with unimagined courage swelling,

I said,—ahem, it will not bear re-telling;—

But only think,—the sweet young maiden grew

Quite rosy-red,—but not at all enraged!

You see, Falk, what I ventured for a bride!

She listened,—and I rather think she cried;

That, sure, means “Yes“?

Falk.

If precedents decide;

Go on.