Of course, I thought at once of you and Vi, captain, told her I knew of a gentleman who might like to become a purchaser, and that I would promise her a call from him to-day to look at the place.

Will you redeem my promise ?" "Gladly," responded the captain, "especially as Vi expresses so strong a liking for the place.

Will you go with me, my dear ?" "I hardly like to leave my baby yet," she answered dubiously.

"But if you should feel entirely satisfied with the house, the grounds, and the price asked for them, you could not please me better than by making the purchase." "There! if Miss Elliott only knew it, she might consider the estate as good as sold," remarked Zoe.
"If she is willing to take a reasonable price, I presume she might," said Arthur.

"Captain, I will go there directly from here: will you drive over with me, and take a look at the place ?" "Yes, thank you; and have a talk with the lady, if you will give me an introduction." Max and Lulu, sitting side by side at the table, exchanged glances,--Lulu's full of delight, Max's only interested.