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 do! I have heard of mute appeals; perhaps it will plead for me. I am wild for your lips this afternoon. I am going to take your hands." He caught both of them and covered them with kisses. He lifted his face. "Elnora," he said, "will you be my wife?" "I must have a little more time," she whispered. "I must be absolutely certain, for when I say yes, and give myself to you, only death shall part us. I would not give you up. So I want just a little more time—but, I think I will." "Thank you," said Ammon. "If at any time you feel that you have reached a decision, will you tell me? I don't feel as if I could lose a second waiting to stumble on that fact. Will you promise me to tell me instantly, or shall I keep asking you until the time comes?" "You make it difficult," said Elnora. "But I will promise you that. Whenever the last doubt vanishes, I will let you know instantly—if I can." "Would it be hard for you?" whispered Ammon. "I—I don't know," faltered Elnora. "It seems as if I can't be man enough to put this thought aside and give up this afternoon," said Ammon. "I am ashamed of myself, but I can't help it. I am going to ask God to make that last doubt vanish before I go this night. I am going to believe that ring will plead for me. I am going to hope that doubt will disappear suddenly. I will be watching. Every second I will be watching. If it happens and you can't speak, give me