You don't mind my puttin' you and Mr.Chase in, do you ?" "No, dearie, not a mite," said Zoeth.
Captain Shad, looking more embarrassed than ever, shook his head.

"Good night," said Mary-'Gusta.

Zoeth hesitated, then he walked over and kissed her.
"Good night, little girl," he said.
"Good night, Mr.Hamilton," said Mary-'Gusta.

Then she turned expectantly toward the Captain.

Shadrach fidgeted, turned to go, and then, turning back, strode to the bed, brushed the soft cheek with his rough one and hastened out into the hall.