"What do you mean by such conduct ?" "Surely you have not forgotten your old friend, Capt.

Bowling," said the stranger.
Rachel brightened up.
"I didn't remember you at first," she said, "but now I do." "Now tell me, how are all your family ?" "They are all well, all except me--I don't think I am long for this world." "Oh, yes, you are.

You are too young to think of leaving us yet," said Capt.

Bowling, heartily.
Rachel was gratified by this unusual compliment.
"Are you married ?" asked Capt.

Bowling, abruptly.
"I shall never marry," she said.