"You shall, my darling!" He stood up, and helped her gently to her feet. Once more he drew her close against him and held her as though he would never let her go. With a swift upsurge of passion, she returned his kisses unloosing all the pent emotions so long imprisoned in her heart. Reluctantly he released her. "I suppose we must get back. Can you imagine how delighted Father will be when we tell him-and how surprised?"
"Yes I know he'll be glad-"Felicity broke off as she turned to mount her horse and urge it to a trot before finishing her sentence. Although Guy was close behind, it was doubtful if he heard her words, drowned as they were by the hoofbeats of their horses. "He'll be glad-very glad, but not in the least surprised!"