Only when I saw the ladies at Croghan's house, as I was coming with my mending from the fort--then I knew I wanted everything you have bespoken for me....

Everything, dear lad! Oh, you don't know how truly grateful I shall be.

No, you don't, Euan! And if the box is really come, when am I going with you to be made known to Mistress Bleecker ?" "I think it is better that I first bring her to you." "Would she condescend to come ?" "I think so." There was a pause.

I seated myself.

Then the soft and indecisive sound of ripples stirred by an idle hand broke the heated silence.
"You say they all are your good friends ?" she remarked thoughtfully.
"I know them all.