The fact that her father and Thatcher are enemies appeals to her romantic instincts." "I think better of it than that, Dan.

She's a fine, strong, loyal girl with a lot of hard common sense.

But that doesn't relieve the situation of its immediate dangers.

She's promised me not to speak to her father yet--not until she has my consent.

When I see that it can't be helped, I'm going to speak to Mr Bassett about it myself." "You seem to be the good angel of the Bassett household," he remarked sullenly.