"She did!" said he. "But, mother," continued he, stopping short in his walk right in front of her. "I dare not hope. I never was faint-hearted before; but I cannot believe such a creature cares for me."

'She did! But, mother,' continued he, stopping in front of her, 'I dare not hope. I never was fainthearted before; but I cannot believe such a creature cares for me.'
