"Thanks, Alice. And now I will tell you what I propose. You know that I have been reconciled,--with a sort of reconciliation,--to my grandfather? Well, when the next affair is over, I propose to tell him exactly how you and I then stand."

"Thanks, Alice. And now I will tell you what I propose. You know that I have been reconciled - in a way - with my grandfather? Well, when the next election is over, I wish to tell him exactly how you and I stand."
