The captain is greatly interested in Clara.

He admires her beauty; but he thinks her manner--for a young girl--strangely serious and subdued.

Is she in delicate health?
Mrs.Crayford shakes her head; sighs mysteriously; and answers, "In _very_ delicate health, Captain Helding." "Consumptive ?" "Not in the least." "I am glad to hear that.

She is a charming creature, Mrs.Crayford.

She interests me indescribably.