She sought out the doctor with her eye where he was sitting forward of the mast, somewhat hid from her by a piece of the sail; she scanned his countenance, with its calm nobleness of feature, and steadfast, reserved, beautiful blue eye.

Doubtless, he was not everything Daisy wished him; nevertheless to her he was very "nice" indeed.

Her eye came back satisfied.
At the other end of the boat the party were talkative and gay.

Mr.
Randolph held the main sheet in his own hand; Mr.Sandford had the rudder; neither of them had much to do; for the wind was gentle and fair, and the boat kept her straight course for the opposite shore.

The river was wide however at this place; the other shore was an object in view for a good while before they reached it.