原文 (英语)

CHAPTER II. The man chuckled as he said: "I thought you would listen to me when I let on what I know'd." "Tell me the secret!" commanded the girl. "Oh, yes, Renie! but I've a condition." "A condition? What condition would you exact?" "You must become my wife. There, the thing's out; so now, what have you got to say?" "I say, no!" "That's your decision?" "That's my decision." "Be careful, gal. I only asked you to marry a me to give you a chance; remember you're no