"That—the—Humble Person—"
"Yes?"
"Will—marry you—whenever you will—if—"
"Yes?"
"If you will—only—ask her."
CHAPTER XLI
LIGHT AND SHADOW
Now, as the little Preacher closed his book, the sun rose up, filling the world about us with his glory.
And looking into the eyes of my wife, it seemed that a veil was lifted, for a moment, there, and I read that which her lips might never tell; and there, also, were joy and shame and a deep happiness.
"See," said the little Preacher, smiling upon us, "it is day and a very glorious one; already a thousand little choristers of God's great cathedral have begun to chant your marriage hymn. Go forth together, Man and Wife, upon this great wide road that we call Life; go forth together, made strong in Faith, and brave with Hope, and the memory of Him who walked these ways before you; who joyed and sorrowed and suffered and endured all things—even as we must. Go forth together, and may His blessing abide with you, and the 'peace that passeth understanding.'"