Answering a prompt from CloudyGumdrops
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Thurston had to time this announcement carefully. He could not tell his father when no one else was present.
His family and some of their friends sat on the veranda, including the Wentworth's.
He was scared, but Eunice's smile buoyed his spirits. "Uh, may I have your attention?" When all eyes turned to him, he knelt. "Eunice Wentworth, will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?"
"Yes." Everyone applauded as he slid the ring on her finger. Well, almost everyone.
"Thurston, a word please." His father stood abruptly and stormed inside. Thurston followed, and Eunice went with him.
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