"Thank you.
Good night!" Grace went on and Kit turned back to the farm with a satisfaction that made his heart beat.

In a way, the girl had given him her confidence; she had, at least, not hidden her feelings.

Her proud calm was only on the surface; it covered a generous, impulsive nature.

Then she had pluck, because he could understand her difficulties.

She was loyal to her father, but hated injustice and was quickly moved to sympathy.