She told him all about Tom 's letter and her subsequent revolt . Dr. Hamilton never once made the mistake of smiling . He listened and approved and sympathized . `` So I 'm determined I wo n't go back , '' concluded Mary Isabel , `` unless she asks me to -- and Louisa will never do that . Ella will be glad enough to have me for a while ; she has five children and ca n't get any help . '' The doctor shrugged his shoulders . He thought of Mary Isabel as unofficial drudge to Ella Kemble and her family . Then he looked at the little silvery figure by the window . `` I think I can suggest a better plan , '' he said gently and tenderly . `` Suppose you stay here -- as my wife . I 've always wanted to ask you that but I feared it was no use because I knew Louisa would oppose it and I did not think you would consent if she did not . I think , '' the doctor leaned forward and took Mary Isabel 's fluttering hand in his , `` I think we can be very happy here , dear . '' Mary Isabel flushed crimson and her heart beat wildly . She knew now that she loved Dr. Hamilton -- and Tom would have liked it -- yes , Tom would . She remembered how Tom hated the thought of his sisters being old maids . `` I -- think -- so -- too , '' she faltered shyly . `` Then , '' said the doctor briskly , `` what is the matter with our being married right here and now ? '' `` Married ! '' `` Yes , of course . Here we are in a state where no licence is required , a minister in the house , and you all dressed in the most beautiful wedding silk imaginable .
You must see , if you just look XXXXX it calmly , how much better it will be than going up to Mrs. Kemble 's and thereby publishing your difference with Louisa to all the village .
So about at because by for if of to unless