Chapter 19

"It simply isn't done--that's all," argued Mary Will. "But it will be done this time. After breakfast I'm going shopping, and you may as well come along." "Going shopping! For what?" "For a wife. I understand the town is filled with beautiful possibilities. And I don't want to get your hopes up too far, but I may say that I'm considering you--very seriously." "Don't be silly. It's three o'clock in the morning." "And I love you just as I did at three yesterday afternoon. Peculiar, isn't it? Yes--I rather thin…