audacity to even ask her opinion with her father right there.
“I … of course, I would love to Joseph.”
He looked at her with bright eyes.
“But it is my father’s decision.”
“It is also yours Mary, and my respect for you, Joseph, has doubled because you care for my daughter’s feelings. You shall make a perfect husband for her. Now we need to celebrate your betrothal. We shall arrange the party tonight.”
Mary excused herself to give Abby and Mother the news. The excitement in the home was tangible. Their household hadn’t known such happiness for a long time. God had brought a season of joy and reward to them.