I won't let him.

I'll never give him the chance." "I think you needn't be so cruel." "Cruel!" "Yes; to the poor man." "Why, you don't want another man, I hope ?" "N-no; but then I don't want to hurt his feelings.

It was awfully good of him, you know, and _aw_fully plucky." [Illustration: "IF I EVER SEE HIM, I'LL LET HIM KNOW WHAT I THINK OF HIM."] "Well, I should think that you would prefer avoiding him, in your peculiar situation." "Yes, but he may feel hurt." "Oh, he may see you once or twice with me." "But he may want to see me alone, and what _can_ I do ?" "Really now, Minnie, you must remember that you are in a serious position.

There is that wretched Captain Kirby." "I know," said Minnie, with a sigh.
"And that dreadful American.

By-the-way, darling, you have never told me his name.