"Mr.Gusher is such a polished gentleman, and so very sensitive." "I don't know how sensitive he may be, mother; but I told him just exactly what I thought, as I would have told any one else.

I told him how much you admired him, and what a favorite he was generally; and that if I consented to accept him for a husband, it would be solely to accommodate my dear mother--" "How very obstinate my daughter is," interposed Mrs.Chapman.

"How very distressing to have a daughter always in rebellion." "I am sure you would not have me flatter Mr.Gusher with a falsehood, mother," resumed Mattie.

"I tried to impress him with the fact that I was not good enough for so accomplished a gentleman; but he insisted that I was, adding that he cared nothing for riches or station.

As for loving him, I told him plainly I didn't think I ever could, though there was no knowing what changes time might work in my feelings.