HARRY—"Marry me and your smallest wishes will always be fulfilled."
CARRIE—"I am able to do that myself. What I want is a man who will gratify my biggest wishes."
"I was speaking with your father last night," he said at last, somewhat inanely.
"Oh, were you?" answered the sweet young thing, lowering her eyes. "Er—what were you—er—talking about?"
"About the war in Europe. Your father said that he hoped the fighting would soon be over."
The sweet young thing smiled.
"Yes," she remarked. "I know he's very much opposed to long engagements."