"Our Azalea!" "Exactly; don't act as if I had suggested the Queen of Sheba! I know what a superior girl she is,--and I know I've not much to recommend me--" "Oh, Phil,--oh, Van Reypen, stop! Have you lost your senses ?" "I think _you_ have!" Phil looked decidedly annoyed.

"I must say, Farnsworth, I don't quite get you." "I beg your pardon, dear old chap, I--I was a bit astounded.

You see--" "I see that I've a right to care for the girl if I choose, and as you are her nearest relative, that I know of, I come to you for sanction of my suit.

Aside from your rather inexplicable astonishment--have you any real objection to me as a new cousin-in-law ?" "No! You know I haven't!" Farnsworth held out a cordial hand which the other grasped.

"In fact, I think it's fine,--a most admirable arrangement.