He was smiling down at her when she took his hands and kissed his cheek. When the news was out that Mr. Blythe had said "yes" to him, Donald softened his smile and gaze at her... Even though he knew she would say yes, he still wanted it to be better than the first proposal when he dropped to his knee. He decided there was no time like the present, dropped to his knee gallantly and put one hand to his heart while the other held her hand. "My darling Persephone. You would do me a great honor by becoming my wife. Will you marry me?"