days! That reminds me, I didn't tell you about Elliott and Donatia, did I?"
"What about Elliott and Donatia?"
"Well, I think it really is going to happen this time—I think they really are going to get married. They're together the whole time. Of course it's almost happened so many times, but this time does seem different."
"Does he seem happy?"
"He certainly does! I think it would be fine, don't you?"
"I want Elliott to be happy almost more than I want anything in the world, Gobby. I can't see happiness for him with Donatia, but perhaps you're right. I hope so, with all my heart."
After he went she lay thinking of what he had told her. Elliott and Donatia. Elliott and Donatia! Really!
I didn't think you could be more beautiful, but you are. Gobby's voice sounded through her thoughts. She did feel slender and beautiful again. Getting up, she clasped her hands
