But of course it is only a question of time . Tim simply adores her . He is a good soul and has lots of money , so he 'll do . But really , you know , I think a prince would n't be good enough for Freda . '' 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 XXXXX the world .
Kitty Lowlands Tim for in of snuggery that through to