" Why are we bringing him along, again?" Will inquired, of the world in general as well as his sister.Cecily put her hands on her hips. " Why are you bringing Tessa?" " Because Tessa and I are going to be married," Will said, and Tessa smiled; the way that Will's little sister could ruffle his feathers like no one else was still amusing to her." Well, Gabriel and I might well be married," Cecily said. " Someday." Gabriel made a choking noise, and turned an alarming shade of purple. Will threw up his hands. " You can't be married Cecily! You're only fifteen! When I get married, I'll be eighteen! An adult!" Cecily did not look impressed. " We may have a long engagement," she said. " But I cannot see why you are counseling me to marry a man my parents have never met." Will sputtered. " I am not counseling you to marry a man your parents have never met!" " Then we are in agreement. Gabriel must meet Mam and Dad. "