"To be sure, strangers are a rarity in our little village, but, judging from the strangers who have visited us in the past, I imagine this one cannot be much different." "Wait until you see him," said Lydia, with a serious little nod of her head.
"Come, tell me all about him," said Betty, now much interested.
"Major McColloch brought him in to see papa, and he was introduced to me.

He is a southerner and from one of those old families.

I could tell by his cool, easy, almost reckless air.

He is handsome, tall and fair, and his face is frank and open.

He has such beautiful manners.