over-happy

Updated: May 1, 2025

But he was very fond of her, and, as she continued mutely to implore forgiveness she, Lulu, his Lulu, whom every one envied him his hasty anger once more subsided; he put his arms round her and kissed her. She nestled in against him, over-happy at his softening, and for some moments they stood like this, in the absolute physical agreement that always overcame their differences.

Henry Handel Richardson - Maurice Guest