Did anyone ever know where to begin? If there was anything that a priest could not be expected to help with, surely it would have been how to go about courting and being courted by a man.

Fortunately for Miss Mason, this particular priest had a lot of experience.

('Experience.')

His smile was fixed as he watched her stand, and he dipped his head in a nod.

"Of course," said Malachi. "I have faith that things will work out for you. And if you ever need anything else of me, I am always happy to help."

Or to officiate weddings. He could do that.