At all events, it is but natural that they should be pretty frequently in each other's society, and that my son should have an opportunity of inspiring her with good will towards him, if not a still warmer feeling.

The matter being now understood, of course, that is and will be his exclusive privilege." "Your observations, my dear madam, are but reasonable and natural," replied Goodwin.

"Why, indeed, should it be otherwise, considering their contemplated relation to each other?
Of course, we shall be delighted to see him here as often as he chooses to come, and so, I am sure, will Alice." They then separated upon the most cordial terms; and Mrs.Lindsay, having mounted her vehicle, proceeded on her way home.

She was, however, far from satisfied at the success of her interview with the Goodwins.

So far as the consent of her father and mother went, all was, to be sure, quite as she could have wished it; but then, as to Alice herself, there might exist an insurmountable difficulty.