"Now I want to know jus' how an' where you learned to love him?" the aunt
asked next.
"I loved him almost directly I knew him," she answered, and at that Aunt
Mary seemed on the point of applauding with the ear-trumpet against the
headboard.
"It was jus' the same with me," she said delightedly. "He was only a baby
then, but the first look I took I jus' had a feelin'--"
"Yes," said Mrs. Rosscott sympathetically, "so did I."
They all laughed together.
"An' now," said Aunt Mary, laying back and folding her arms upon her
bosom, "an' now comes the main question,--when do you two want to be
married?"
"Oh!" said the widow starting, "we--I--Jack--"
"Well, go on," said Aunt Mary. "Say whenever you like. An' then Jack can
do the same."
The two young people exchanged glances.
"Speak right up," said Aunt Mary. "I'm a great believer in not hangin'
back when anythin' has got to be decided. Jack, what do you think?"
"I want to get married right off," said Jack decidedly.
"I think he's too young," put in Mrs. Rosscott hastily.
"I don't know," said Aunt Mary, looking at her nephew reflectively. "Seems
to me he's big enough, an' I'm a great believer in never dilly-dallyin'
over what's got to be done some time. Why not Thanksgiving?"
"Thanksgiving!" shrieked Mrs. Rosscott.
"Yes," said Aunt Mary. "I think it would be a good time, an' then I can
come and spend Christmas with you in the city."
"Great idea!" declared her nephew; "me for Thanksgiving.
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