You see, I am Naida Gillis's most particular friend, and she tells me so much about you.

She is such a dear, sweet girl! She felt so badly this morning over your meeting with Lieutenant Brant, fearing you might quarrel! It was such a relief to find him unhurt, but I felt that I must see you also, so as to relieve Naida's mind entirely.

I have two special friends, Mr.Moffat and Mr.McNeil,--perhaps you know them ?--who have told me so much about these things.

But I do think the story of your acquaintance with Naida is the most romantic I ever heard of,--exactly like a play on the stage, and I could never forgive myself if I failed to meet the leading actor.

I do not wonder Naida fairly worships you." "I most certainly appreciate your frankly expressed interest, Miss Spencer," he said, standing with her hand still retained in his, "and am exceedingly glad there is one residing in this community to whom my peculiar merits are apparent.