We are neither of us ready for that.

Of course, I sincerely hope she will get stronger.

I think she will; but meantime you have no objection to my loving her, and doing all for her that my love can do ?" "Certainly not, my boy, certainly not." The father placed his hand on the young man's shoulder as he said it.

Chester noted the faint tremor in voice and hand, and his heart went out to him.
"You are a comfort and a strength to Lucy--and to me," continued Mr.
Strong.

"We miss you very much when you are away.