And sometimes I feel sure that the most wonderful happiness that
ever is felt in this world comes to two people who love each
other, and who have to make sacrifices for each other! I mean
that. I mean that I don't think riches, or travel, or great gifts
and achievements bring a greater happiness than ours. I think a
king, dying," smiled Nancy, trying not to be too serious, "might
wish that, for a while at least, he had been able to wear shabby
shoes for the woman he loved, and had had years of poking about a
great city with her, and talking and laughing and experimenting
and working over their problem together!"
Bert kissed the thoughtful eyes, but did not speak.
"But just the same," Nancy presently went on, "sometimes I do get-
-just a little frightened. I feel as if perhaps we had been a
little too brave. When your cousins, and mine, ask us how we do
it, and make so much of it, it makes me feel a little uneasy.
Suppose we really aren't able to swing it ...?"
Bert knew how to meet this mood, and he never failed her. He put
his arm about her, tonight, and gave her his sunniest smile.
"We could pay less rent, dear."
This fired Nancy.
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