Two months later, Charles left the hospital and came back to the company to work. Sarah had decided to go back to the company as well, but Mr. Thomas had since convinced her not to return. Mr. Thomas had come to Sarah one day with a proposition, "Sarah, since you and Charles love each other so much, how about getting married early? That way, I can stop worrying about it."

The idea of it all happening so soon made Sarah feel a little anxious. She answered, "Mr. Thomas, the marriage is ...