But what is that ? '' And she laid hold of a little locket which had slipped into sight as Paul bent forward in his salute . He thrust it back , coloring so deeply that the child observed it , and exclaimed , with a mischievous laugh , `` It is your sweetheart , Paul . I heard Bessy , my maid , tell Hester she was sure you had one because you took no notice of them . Let me see it . Is she pretty ? '' `` Very pretty , '' answered the boy , without showing the picture . `` Do you like her very much ? '' questioned Lillian , getting interested in the little romance . `` Very much , '' and Paul 's black eyelashes fell . `` Would you die for her , as they say in the old songs ? '' asked the girl , melodramatically . `` Yes , Miss Lillian , or live for her , which is harder . '' `` Dear me , how very nice it must be to have anyone care for one so much , '' said the child innocently . `` I wonder if anybody ever will for me ? '' '' Love comes to all soon or late , And maketh gay or sad ; For every bird will find its mate , And every lass a lad , '' sang Paul , quoting one of Hester 's songs , and looking relieved that Lillian 's thoughts had strayed from him . But he was mistaken . `` Shall you marry this sweetheart of yours someday ? '' asked Lillian , turning to him with a curious yet wistful look . `` Perhaps . ''
`` You look as if there was no ` perhaps ' about it , '' said the child , quick to read the kindling of the eye and the change in the voice that accompanied the XXXXX 's reply .
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