Nurse Hilary (22 page)

“
I guess I d-d-didn
’
t hear it.
”

“
I asked you to marry me.
”

“
You didn
’
t! You only said you didn
’
t want to let me go.
”

Dr. Marsden laughed at the sharp indignant answer and his arms held her still closer.

“
Then I ask you now,
”
he said tenderly.
“
My dearest dear, my beloved, will you please marry me?
”

“
Why—why, yes, thanks, I
’
d love to,
”
stammered Hilary, and lifted her mouth for his kiss.