And still those honest eyes looked back, so
calm, serene, and cheerful, on herself and on her lover.
'And when all that is past, and we are old, and living (as we
must!) together - close together - talking often of old times,'
said Alfred - 'these shall be our favourite times among them - this
day most of all; and, telling each other what we thought and felt,
and hoped and feared at parting; and how we couldn't bear to say
good bye - '
'Coach coming through the wood!' cried Britain.
'Yes! I am ready - and how we met again, so happily in spite of
all; we'll make this day the happiest in all the year, and keep it
as a treble birth-day. Shall we, dear?'
'Yes!' interposed the elder sister, eagerly, and with a radiant
smile. 'Yes! Alfred, don't linger. There's no time. Say good
bye to Marion. And Heaven be with you!'
He pressed the younger sister to his heart. Released from his
embrace, she again clung to her sister; and her eyes, with the same
blended look, again sought those so calm, serene, and cheerful.
'Farewell, my boy!' said the Doctor. 'To talk about any serious
correspondence or serious affections, and engagements and so forth,
in such a - ha ha ha! - you know what I mean - why that, of course,
would be sheer nonsense. All I can say is, that if you and Marion
should continue in the same foolish minds, I shall not object to
have you for a son-in-law one of these days.
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