I am sure you mean no harm to the girl." Dorian made note of the address, as also that of the farmer's with whom he was visiting.

Then he arose to go.
"Now, don't be in such a hurry," admonished the man.

"We'll have dinner presently." Dorian was glad to remain, as he felt quite at home with these people, Mr.and Mrs.Whitman.They had been good to Carlia.

Perhaps he could learn a little more about her.

The dinner was enjoyed very much.
Afterward, Mrs.Whitman, encouraged by Dorian's attentiveness, poured into his willing ear all she had learned of the girl he was seeking; and before the woman ceased her freely-flowing talk, a most important item had been added to his knowledge of the case.