“No—no——”

“No?”

“A plain little gold band.”

“Let me get you a big diamond!”

“No—a plain gold band.”

“It's all settled then?”

“We're engaged. You're my fiance.”

“But for God's sake, Kiddo—how long do I have to be a fiance?”

A ripple of laughter rang through the trees.

“Don't you think we've done pretty well for seven days?”