So I resolved, more resolutely than ever, to keep out of her way, to see as little of her as possible! and, as had happened before to similar resolutions of mine with which she was concerned, this one was rendered non-effective, through no fault of my own, almost as soon as it was made.

For on Saturday afternoon, as I approached the Colton wharf, laden with bait and rods for the fishing excursion in the Colton boat, I saw her standing there beside her father, waiting for me.
"We've got a passenger, Paine," said "Big Jim." "You've met her before, I believe--on the water and in it.

No objections to my daughter's going along, have you ?" What could I say; except to announce delight at the addition to our party?
Perhaps I did not say it as heartily as I might, for, Miss Colton, who was regarding me with a mischievous smile, observed demurely: "I am sure he must be delighted, Father.

Mr.Paine knows I am very fond of fishing; don't you, Mr.Paine ?" "Yes; oh, yes, of course," I stammered.
"He does, eh!" Her father seemed surprised.

"How did he find that out ?" I thought the question was addressed to her, so I did not answer.