"It has been one great drawback upon our pleasure.

O Lu, do look at Cousin Annis! She seems to have grown ten years younger with happiness.

I am so glad for her, and that we are to have her for a near neighbor." "I too; but judging from Mr.Lilburn's looks I should say he is gladder than anybody else.

Oh, I wish they would get married at once! Wouldn't it be fun, Mamma Vi, to have a wedding here on the yacht ?" "Yes, indeed! Here comes your father," as the captain rose and came toward them; "we will suggest it to him and see what he thinks of the idea," she added, making room for him at her side.
"Thank you, my dear," he said, taking the offered seat.

"You two seem to have found some very interesting topic of conversation.