It being his principle to reflect on every possibility, Barfoot of course asked himself whether it would not be reasonable to approach one or other of these young women--the Miss Brissendens.

He needed a larger income; he wanted to travel in a more satisfactory way than during his late absence.

Agnes Brissenden struck him as a very calm and sensible girl; not at all likely to marry any one but the man who would be a suitable companion for her, and probably disposed to look on marriage as a permanent friendship, which must not be endangered by feminine follies.

She had no beauty, but mental powers above the average--superior, certainly, to her sister's.
It was worth thinking about, but in the meantime he wanted to see much more of Rhoda Nunn.

Rhoda he was beginning to class with women who are attractive both physically and mentally.