The House of Seven Fountains
“she said in a shocked voice.“Yes, I am. Perhaps this isn’t a very good moment to ask you, but it wasn’t until last night ... after I’d sobered up ... that I realized how I felt about you.”“How do you feel about me?” she asked seriously.He stood up and began pacing about in front of her.“Perhaps you believe in the old saying that a leopard can’t change its spots,” he began. “I’ll admit that I’d never considered marriage seriously until ... well, until last night, I suppose. It suddenly hit me ho...w darned empty life would be if you refused to see me anymore. Look, I’m not making a very good job of this, but the truth is that you’re the first woman who’s ever made me feel it would be pretty good to settle down and grow some roots. I know I’m not much of a catch, my dear, but we could have a lot of fun together and I’d do my best to make you happy.”As he finished he came toward her and studied her face expectantly.Vivien toyed nervously with her watch strap.MoreLess
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