Perhaps I shall not see you again , and I wanted to say goodbye and thank you for all your kindness . '' `` Goodbye ? Why , where are you going ? '' `` My brother went west a week ago , '' faltered Jessamine . She could not bring herself to tell the clear-eyed farmer that John Stacy had failed and had been obliged to start for the west without saying goodbye to his creditors . `` His wife and I -- are going too -- next week . '' `` Oh , Jessamine , '' exclaimed Mr. Bell in despair , `` do n't go -- you must n't . I want you at Cloverside Farm . I came today on purpose to ask you . I love you and I 'll make you happy if you 'll marry me . What do you say , Jessamine ? '' Jessamine , by way of answer , sat down on the nearest chair and began to cry . `` Oh , do n't , '' said the wooer in distress . `` I did n't want to make you feel bad . If you do n't like the idea , I wo n't mention it again . '' `` Oh , it is n't that -- but I -- I thought nobody cared what became of me . You are so kind -- I 'm afraid I 'd only be a bother to you ... '' `` I 'll risk that . You shall have a happy home , little girl . Will you come to it ? '' `` Ye-e-e-s . ''
It was very indistinct and faltering , but Mr. XXXXX heard it and considered it a most eloquent answer .
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