And yet it was not in her nature to be unmaidenly or aggressive Only if he did like her it would be so very nice, and it is so often the case that men want a little encouragement! 'I dare say you thought more of the book than the donor.' 'That is intended to be unkind.' 'No;--certainly not.

I can never be unkind to a friend who has been so very good as you were to poor Dick.

Whatever else may happen, I shall,--never,--forget--that.' By this time there was a faint sound of sobbing to be heard, and then she turned away her face that she might wipe a tear from her eyes.

It was a real tear, and a real sob, and she really thought that she was in love with him.
'I know I ought not to have come here,' he said.
'Why not ?' she asked energetically.
'Because my coming would give rise to so much sadness about your brother.' 'I am so glad you have come,--so very glad.

Of course we wanted to hear.
And besides----' 'What besides ?' 'Papa and mamma, and all of them, are so glad to see you.