“So he did. Read on, my dear.”
Suddenly the bright spots came out upon her cheeks.
“Can I believe my eyes? It is new engrossed and in my name. Do you mean that the manor-house and park belong to me?”
“Ay; to you and to your heirs forever.”
“Oh, Sir Richard! How can I thank you!”
“Now does the King’s fort deserve the honor of your wedding?”
“Miriam, you will choose Marmaduke Hall.”
“Choose the fort,” said the Earl.
“Let me speak to Vincent.”
She came across the room and whispered to me for a moment. But her mind was already made up, and she soon returned.