You will pardon my saying so, I am sure, but you must have observed my very deep interest in you.

I also chanced to see you with him one day in Prescott, in the park.

You don't mind my speaking of it ?" "Not at all, Professor Parkhill," Kitty returned, smiling as she thought how ignorant the professor was of the cowboy's real character.

"I like Patches.

He interests me very much; and there is really no reason why I should not be friendly with him.