He stood before it an instant and then he stooped and stirred it mechanically.

"I like Isabel very much," he repeated.
"Well," said his father, "I know she likes you.

She has told me how much she likes you." "Did she remark that she would like to marry me ?" "No, but she can't have anything against you.

And she's the most charming young lady I've ever seen.

And she would be good to you.