"Here I am, uncle," and, in a whisper. I added quickly: "Forgive me!"
He burst into a hearty laugh.
"Marry her, then, donkey--since you love her, and I give her to you!"
"Ah!--uncle!"
"Ah!--dear papa!"
And Rose and I threw ourselves into his arms.
"Very good! very good!" he cried, wiping his eyes. "Be happy, that's all
I ask."