What would you say," continued he, "if I told you that I had asked her?"
"Well, I should say," answered Huldy, "that you told me only a minute or
two ago that you hadn't."
"Well, I hadn't then," said the Professor.
"I don't really see how you have had any chance to ask her, as you say
you have," remarked Huldy, "in the short time that has passed since you
said you hadn't. I am not very quick at seeing a joke, Professor, but
p'raps I can understand what you mean, if you will tell me when you
asked her, and where you asked her to marry you."
"Just now! Right here!" cried the Professor; and before Huldy could
interpose he had arisen from his chair and had fallen on his knees
before her.
Huldy looked at him with a startled expression, then as the whole matter
dawned upon her she burst into a loud laugh. The Professor looked up
with a grieved expression on his face. Huldy became grave instantly.
"I wasn't laughing at you, Professor. I'm sure I'm grateful for your
esteem and friendship, but it never entered my head till this moment
that you had any idea of asking me to be your wife.
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