“Oh, that was likely the worst proposal known to womankind.” “It was perfect, in fact. It hit all the important points.” “And those are?” She schooled her features but looked ready to burst into laughter once more. He presented a finger. “A summation of the courtship so far—unconventional.” He added a second finger to the first. “A suggestion of a successful future—a productive marriage.” He added a third finger. “The proposal itself.” He added a fourth and final finger. “And the fact that your father has given his permission.” “I stand corrected. Entirely perfect.”
