Proposing to Nancy

George Johnson, a hard-bitten man of early middle age, had evaded many a marital trap, but was now hopelessly in love with pretty young Nancy. Finally he said, "Will you marry me, Nancy?"

She smiled and said, "Oh yes, George."

There followed a long silence, till Nancy said, "Well, say something more, George."

And Johnson said hollowly, "I think I've said too much as it is."