His eyes were twinkling and she knew that he was enjoying his surprises for her.
She was quite sure that in his own magical way she would get everything she wanted and a great deal more.
‘I love him,’ she said to herself. ‘No man could be more magnificent or more exciting.’
The carriage was waiting for them at the quay and Charles had a last word with the Captain.
Then they drove off to the small and ancient little Church on the outskirts of the town of Tilbury.
Because it appeared so unpretentious Charles could understand why Walter had chosen this Church for his runaway wedding.
The Parson was old and kindly and he might have thought it odd that Walter was not to be married while his friend was, but he was too tactful to say so.
There were white flowers on the altar and down the a
