His face was flushed and his voice trembled a little . There was a far-away shining look in his eyes as if he saw a vision . `` I hope you and she will be happy , '' said Miss Sally slowly . `` When will she be coming , Willard ? '' The flush went out of Willard 's face , leaving it pale and determined . `` That is for her -- and you -- to say , '' he answered steadily . `` Me ! '' exclaimed Miss Sally . `` What have I to do with it ? '' `` A great deal -- for unless you consent she will never come here at all . '' `` Willard Stanley , '' said Miss Sally , with ominous calm , `` who is the girl you mean to marry ? '' `` The girl I hope to marry is Joyce , Miss Sally . Wait -- do n't say anything till you hear me out . '' He came close to her and caught her hands in a boyish grip . `` Joyce and I have loved each other ever since we met . But we despaired of winning your consent , and Joyce will not marry me without it . I thought if I could get you to help me fix up my little home that you might get so interested in it -- and so well acquainted with me -- that you would trust me with Joyce . Please do , Miss Sally . I love her so truly and I know I can make her happy . If you do n't , Eden shall never have a mistress .
I 'll shut it up , just as it is , and leave it sacred to the dead hope XXXXX a bride that will never come to it . ''
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