The result was that the two young
people were preparing for themselves one of those terrible
disappointments of which the consequences are sometimes felt
during a score of years. Both, however, were too much in love to
bear suspense very long without doing something to precipitate the
course of events, and whenever they had the chance they talked the
matter over and built wonderful castles in the air.
About a fortnight after the marriage of San Giacinto they were
seated together in a room full of people, late in the afternoon.
They had been talking for some time upon indifferent subjects.
When two persons meet who are very much in love with each other,
and waste their time in discussing topics of little importance, it
may be safely predicted that something unusual is about to occur.
"I cannot endure this suspense any longer," said Gouache at last.
"Nor I," answered Faustina.
"It is of no use to wait any more. Either your father will consent
or he will not. I will ask him and know the worst."
"And if it is the worst--what then?" The young girl turned her
eyes towards Anastase with a frightened look.
"Then we must manage without his consent."
"How is that possible?"
"It must be possible," replied Gouache. "If you love me it shall
be possible.
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