“I am deeply honored.”
The words were spoken very quietly, and he raised her hand to his lips.
“I should like our marriage to take place as soon as possible. I will see your brother to-night and arrange about the settlements,” he continued gravely.
“You are very good, Mr. Gaunt—and——”
“Mildred, my name is John,” he suggested gently.
“Thank you, I won’t forget it again, John. May I say that you are a very curious kind of man. You have never tried to make love to me—and perhaps that is why I have consented to marry you,” she added reflectively.
“I hope you will like this ring.”
He placed it on her finger, and she looked at it reflectively.
“You made very certain of my answer,” she said a little coldly.
“I had chosen you for my wife, and I generally get my own way—sooner or later,” he answered, and there was exultation in his voice.