I must give him more or less of my time--I should be ungrateful if I did not--but I don't wish you to feel toward me or him as I should toward you and Miss Alden if I saw that you were together a great deal.

How you see how frank I am, and what a compliment I pay to your masculine superiority." "Miss Wildmere, I think I understand you; I hope I do.

Your manner of greeting me on my return from long absence proved that you were not disloyal to one old friend.

If you could keep me in mind for years, I can hope I am not forgotten during the hours when others have claims upon you.

I have ever kept you in mind, and I might say more.