Six for Heaven — Lucy Walker

We don't ever have to say goodbye, said Paul, with sudden and brave conviction. 'Do you realise, Theo, that we've become part of the same life. All day I've been trying to deny it, but now I know it is the solemn truth. We cannot run away from.

He jumped up and stood with his back to the sea.

'Theodora Eileen Montgomery,' he said, 'I asked your hand in marriage.'