This is a—a proposal of marriage?†he asked me, and there was the very smallest trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth, something I had never seen before.
“I suppose so,†I said, blushing again. “And, as you see, I’m doing it properly, on my knees.â€
“This would, however, be a partnership of equals you’re offering, I imagine?â€
“Undoubtedly.†(448-49)
— Juliet Marillier
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