Perhaps it would be for the best if you did not meet her oftener than possible.

I know it is difficult on ship-board, but for her sake you might try." "For her sake, why certainly, I'll do anything--for I want to tell you, Mr.Strong, you have a good, sweet daughter." "I'm glad you think so." "And I think a whole lot of her, I may just as well tell you.

We have met but a few times, but some souls soon understand each other." "What! You don't mean--!" "That we have been making love to each other," laughed Chester.

"O, no; not that I know; but there is such a thing as true affinity of souls, nevertheless, the affinity which draws by the Spirit of God.

And so I say again plainly, that you may understand, I regard your daughter highly." "Young man, I thank you for your open manner and speech, but I beseech of you not to encourage any deeper feeling towards my daughter.