Chapter 44:Will You Marry Me?

Violet looked shocked, Raymond was sad and looked at Violet with pity and at Viola with disgust but that look was lost to Viola as she had eyes only for Damien. 'Are you proposing?' she asked. 'Yes, Will you marry me, Viola?' 'Yes. Oh, yes!' 'It's settled then. Come let's go make arrangements'. Raymond made as though to speak but Violet drew him back and shook her head. They had walked a few steps when Damien looked back again at Violet. 'I shall send you a copy of the wedding invitation', he said, 'Be sure to honour it for old time sake or at least for your sister's sake'. Violet did not answer and he did not wait for one but grabbed Viola's hands and left but as soon as they were out of sight, he threw her hand away from his in disgust. He had thought that she would refuse but she had not and now he had got himself entangled in a web he might not get out of. Sandra passed them on her way back, she had been deep in thought about Violet and what she could do to help her but how could s