Roger suddenly became conscious that the Ideal was asking him a question of which he had not heard a word . He apologized and was forgiven . But he went home a very miserable man . He did not go to Lowlands for two weeks . They were the longest , most wretched two weeks he had ever lived through . One afternoon he heard that Tim Grayson had gone back west . Mrs. Kitty told it mournfully . `` Of course , this means that Freda has refused him , '' she said . `` She is such an odd girl . '' Roger went straight out to Lowlands . He found Freda in the snuggery and held out his hands to her . `` Freda , will you marry me ? It will take a lifetime to tell you how much I love you . '' `` But the Ideal ? '' questioned Freda . `` I have just discovered what my ideal is , '' said Roger . `` She is a dear , loyal , companionable little girl , with the jolliest laugh and the warmest , truest heart in the world . She has starry grey eyes , two dimples , and a mouth I must and will kiss -- there -- there -- there ! Freda , tell me you love me a little bit , although I 've been such a besotted idiot . '' `` I will not let you call my husband-that-is-to-be names , '' said Freda , snuggling down into the curve of his shoulder .
`` But indeed , Roger-boy , you will have XXXXX make me very , very happy to square matters up .
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