She put her handkerchief to her eyes for an instant and then snatched it away and faced them, her head erect.

The pride in her face was reflected in Captain Elisha's as he regarded her.
"No, no," he said gently, "I never supposed you'd act but in one way, Caroline.

I knew _you_.

And, as Steve'll tell you, I said to him almost the same words you've been sayin'.

If Malcolm's what he'd ought to be, I said, he'll be glad of the chance to prove how much he cares for your sister.