In time the father's face softened again, and he turned to Chester to ask: "What do you think of such arguments ?" "They're splendid--and reasonable--and true, sir." "Of course, you would say so.

Well, I'll think about it, Lucy." "But, papa, you've been thinking about it a lot, and time is going.

Say yes today, now--here with Chester and me--and the Lord alone.

Besides, papa, now I ought to be one with Chester in _everything_.

That's right, isn't it ?" "Yes; that's right." "So you consent ?" "I didn't say that." "You must.