A Very Naughty Angel

I thought you were the most exciting and – the most handsome man I had ever seen!”

There is nothing sensible about it!” Rudolph groaned

We could slip into it quickly!”

“I knew you would see sense

have to – pick me up in your – arms!”

“Tilda, my precious, do behave. You are such a naughty angel!”

Shall I – pretend to faint? Then at least you would

You are over cautious!” Tilda teased. “Almost – cowardly

and I have – missed you.”

“I have missed you too.” Rudolph replied, “but we have to be careful.”

It is going to be hours and hours until we are married

You know I do,” he answered and she heard the deep note of desire in his voice, “but we must behave properly, my dearest heart.”

“Why?” she asked

I want to be – alone with you,” Tilda said softly.

“I want it too” Rudolph replied, “but it will be impossible until after we are married.”