The lake of the Bras d'Or held the sheen of the western sun in its breast.

The student walked upon green slopes far above the water, and watched the outline of the hills on the other side of the inlet, and thought upon many things.

He thought upon religion and philosophy, for he was religious and studious; he thought upon practical details of his present work, for he was anxious for the welfare of the souls under his charge; but on whatever subject his thoughts dwelt, they came back at easy intervals to the fair, dignified face of his new friend, Miss Torrance.
'There's a fine girl for you,' he said to himself repeatedly, with boyish enthusiasm.

He thought, too, how nobly her life would be spent if she chose to be the helpmeet of a Christian minister.

He wondered whether Mary could take her sister's place in the home circle.