Love Runs In

As he held Novella tightly against him, he knew that the last obstacle had fallen

Vale gave a little laugh.

Then his lips were on hers

And she – agreed?” Novella asked.

“Before I left she was already deciding which gown she would wear,” Vale said with laughter in his voice.

“I don’t – believe it, Vale! You are not just – very clever – you are positively a magician

And she – agreed?” Novella asked.

“Before I left she was already deciding which gown she would wear,” Vale said with laughter in his voice

in Novella’s eyes and added,

“I told your mother before I left that I would send a carriage for her and, of course, Miss Graham and Nanny.”

happy!” Vale said. “And we will be married, my darling, by my private Chaplain, as soon as I can secure a Special Licence.”

He saw a little flicker of hesitation

Now! At once!” Novella cried. “At this very moment! Oh, Vale – Vale, I love – you! And I – know we will be very happy.”

“Wildly, blissfully, perfectly

He pulled her a little closer to him

Then he said,

“Now, answer my question. How soon will you marry me

in the whole wide world