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proposal of marriage, so please don’t disappoint them or me and say yes.”
    The twinkle in Luke’s eyes as he spoke was something Aggie knew she’d never forget. She started to agree and then said, “If a yes means I’ll disappoint—”
    “Mibs…” Luke groaned. “You know—”
    “Yes, you silly man! Yes!” She stared at him pointedly. “ I said yes! Now will you get off that knee before it grows into the ground?”
    In the house, the children jumped up and down, squealing. Her parents hugged each other, and Aggie had no doubt that they fought back tears. However, the scene that tugged at her heartstrings the most was the picture of her twin maiden aunts who looked on w ith that bittersweet expression only seen in elderly women who watch a new love story begin.
    Luke’s breath tickled her ear as he murmured, “Should we go inside and be mobbed with congratulations, or,” he continued, tugging her away from the window, “do we go sit on that swing under the tree and whisper sweet nothings to each other?”
    “And here I thought you’d gotten full disclosure on our family. If we do not get in that house in the next minute or two , we’re going to be ambushed.” Aggie winked and added, “Besides, you should call your mother. I think she’s convinced that I’m going to break your heart.”
    “That, my dear Mibs, is why I brought the video recorder.” He sighed, taking her hand and starting toward the house. “You’re right, I suppose. I’ll call.”
    Aggie savored those first few quiet moments of engagement as they crossed the lawn. Just as they reached the patio, however, Luke stopped still. “Oy!” A wicked grin split his face, “And that is for our estimable eldest son.”
    He produced the ring box once more . Dropping to one knee again, he sighed. “I really blew it, didn’t I?”
    “You’re developing a terrible habit of knee l ing. Get up!”
    “Thank you. I admit, I don’t really know why men do that. It’s terribly uncomfortable and puts them at an awkward angle.”
    Luke watched, seemingly engrossed, while she opened the box and pulled something from inside . There, nestled in her palm, was a ring, one perfectly suited to Aggie’s tastes. “It’s beautiful! Where—”
    “ Mom found it and thought of you . She showed it to me months ago—just after your birthday party I think. I didn ’t know if you’d want to pick out your own or not, but I really wanted to have a ring for you today. The jeweler said we can exchange it. ”
    “ How did your mother know just the right thing? ”
    “ Mom knows people. Even if you want to exchange it later, I’d like it if you wore it today for my sake—and mom’s. She’ll love seeing the picture of it .”
    That was all it took. She’d managed to keep her composure through dramatic flourishes, eyes that promised a lifetime of love and cherishing, but Luke’s fingers slipping the ring over her finger prompted a flood of emotions that spilled into tears. “I wouldn’t want any other ring, Luke. It’s perfect for many reasons .”
    As predicted, they were mobbed before they got in the door. Cari promptly promised to love and obey Luke, which brought forth a burst of laughter from everyone but Lorna. “It’s not funny! She means it! Cari tries so hard!”
    “I do! I do twy!” Her conscience must have been especially sensitive that day because seconds later she added, “Most of the time.”
    Within minutes, wedding dates we re tossed around by the family, until Aggie stood on a chair and called, “Time!!” Once the room quieted, she added, “Can I please enjoy the first hour of engagement without being expected to make wedding decisions?”
    A few “awwwws” escaped, but the peppering with questions ceased. Her aunts sent her a telepathic message that clearly said, “Introduce us, young woman!”
    “Luke, come her e . Did you meet my aunts? ”
    “Only briefly—just a nod really—I got delayed and you were right on my