Do not tell me his name, for I do not wish to practise greater deception toward your father than I must.

But you may tell me of his station in life, and of his person, that I may know he is not unworthy of you." "His station in life," answered Dorothy, "is far better than mine.

In person he is handsome beyond any woman's wildest dream of manly beauty.

In character he is noble, generous, and good.

He is far beyond my deserts, Aunt Dorothy." "Then why does he not seek your hand from your father ?" asked the aunt.
"That I may not tell you, Aunt Dorothy," returned the girl, "unless you would have me tell you his name, and that I dare not do.