“He was gazing into Jane’s eyes across the table. She looked completely wonderful in her little black dress. She was absolutely perfect. ‘How was your pudding?’ he asked. ‘Just great! I loved the way they blew it up in the saucepan.’ ‘Yeah,’ he said, ‘it was magic.’ He smiled broadly. ‘I’ve got a question for you,’ he said, gripping the object in his pocket. ‘What’s that?’ She glanced away as someone at the next table stood up. She looked back at him and smiled distantly. He took the box from hi...s pocket and opened it. ‘I wondered if you’d marry me.’ He held out the box. The diamond in the solitaire was about the size of an American quarter. She hesitated. She picked the box up and examined the canary yellow stone. ‘No,’ she said. ‘I’m not ready.’ Jim closed his eyes and sat back. He dropped his head. ‘Sorry,’ she said, ‘it’s very sweet of you.’ ‘Put the ring on and think about it.’ She took it out of the box and put it on. It was loose on her finger.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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