You would never take her to be an ardent church-member, and she is particularly averse to being called a missionary.

The truth about the matter is that very few people home know about this move of hers and there is no one on ship who even suspects.

She would not have had me tell it for the world." "My dear Mr.Ridge, don't let that trouble you.

She shall never know that you have told me and I shall never repeat it.

Please rest assured; her wishes in the matter are most certainly to be considered sacred," cried Veath warmly.
"Thanks, old man," said Hugh, very much relieved.