"You remember; last night? At the party? When you proposed to me? " "Proposed... " Sam hoarsely repeated, going pale. Natalie gave him a dewy look. "Yes. You went down on your knees, in front of them all.... " "On my... " he breathed, with incredulity and horror. "Knees. " She nodded. "And asked me to marry you. You put your signet ring on my finger and said it would do until we could get to a jeweler's to choose a real engagement ring, a sapphire to match my eyes. You remember, don't you, Sam? "