"Oh!"sighed August. "What a satisfactory visit! What a lovely interlude!"
I could only wish to be as carefree as August, as easily satisfied. As the miles passed slowly under the wheels of the carriage, and Gillean drew closer, my heart grew more and more empty. I had thought that by now my engagement to Robbie would have been announced.
When would he come home? I wanted to see him, wanted him to hold me, wanted to be his wife. How long would I wait?
I knew that I would wait my whole life.