Jacob Welse noted this trait with appreciation, and he sounded the mining engineer's praises continually.

Frona heard and was gratified, for she liked the things her father liked; and she was more gratified because the man was Corliss.

But in his rush of business she saw less of him than formerly, while St.Vincent came to occupy a greater and growing portion of her time.

His healthful, optimistic spirit pleased her, while he corresponded well to her idealized natural man and favorite racial type.

Her first doubt--that if what he said was true--had passed away.