Presently he drew out his watch.

"It is past noon, Miss Keith," he said; "suppose we take a gondola and cross the pond to the Japanese Tea House, where we can get a lunch." "I am willing if you wish it," returned Annis in low, steady tones, but without giving him so much as a glimpse of her face.

He caught sight of it, however, as they entered the boat; then their eyes met, and he was satisfied that she was not altogether indifferent to his suit.

But he did not think it wise to renew it at that moment.

They sat in silence for a little, then he spoke of the scenes about them; and while they took their lunch, the talking they did ran upon matters of indifference.
As they left the building they came unexpectedly upon the captain and his party.
"Ah! where now, friends ?" he asked.
"That is a question that has not yet been decided," replied Mr.Lilburn.
"Where are you going ?" "I am about to take Grace, Elsie, and Ned back to our floating home," returned the captain, "for I fear they have already become more fatigued than is good for them." "And if you will allow it, I will go with you, captain," said Annis.
"Certainly," he returned; "your company is always acceptable, Cousin Annis, and I see that you look as though a few hours of rest would not come amiss to you.