It was the initial stroke of a young man I propose to adopt into my home and heart; the same who brought you here to-night.

Not much to look at, madam, but promising, very promising.

But I doubt if even he can discover the young lady you mean, with no other aid than is given by this parasol.

New York is a big place, ma'am, a big place.

Do you know how Sweetwater came to find you?
Through your virtues, ma'am; through your neat and methodical habits.