Je ne sais pas! The moment after I understood what it was, I shut it immediately and tucked it away.

[ It puts wings in her heart to see the bright clarity of his interest. His eyes are always beautiful, always; but like this... there is no-one in the world who would not fall in love. ]

I wanted to think with you.

[ She leans her head against his so she can peer at it from as similar an angle as she can. ]

If it was made for this purpose— the inscription original, the painting of an age with it— I think you are right to doubt. We have not yet ruled out the possibility of it being an heirloom locket with a newer inscription, however.

[ He'll feel the spread of her smile where her cheek is pressed. ]

Have you a magnifying glass?