23/27 And I doan't bother my head about other men's daughters and sweethearts, but Mr.Henry is a bit different. I loved and served his father. I love and serve his brother, and t' young man himself is very easy to love." John was silent, and Jonathan continued, "I knew I was interfering, but--" "You were doing your duty. I would thank you for it, but a man that serves Duty gets his wages in the service--and is satisfied." Jonathan only nodded his head in assent, but there was the pleasant light of accepted favor on his face and he really felt much relieved when John added, "I will have a talk with my brother when he comes home about the Naylors and Miss Lugur. You can dismiss the subject from your mind. |