I expect them every moment; I should think they came by the same train you did." "Perhaps so--I rode second-class.

I got talking to an old Canadian, and found him such a capital old fellow, that I kept beside him all the way.
By-the-by, Grace, you've got into very comfortable quarters, haven't you ?" "Yes, Danton Hall is a very fine place." "How long is it you have been here ?" "Four years." "And how often has the Captain been in that time ?" "Twice; but he has given up the sea now, and is going to settle down." "I thought his eldest daughter was a fixture in England ?" "So did I," said Grace; "but the grandmother with whom she lived has died, it appears; consequently, she comes to her natural home for the first time.

That is her picture." Miss Danton's brother raised his handsome brown eyes to the exquisite face, and took a long survey.
"She ought to be a beauty if she looks like that.

Belle blonde, and I admire blondes so much! do you know, Grace, I think I shall fall in love with her ?" "Don't.

It will be of no use." "Why not?
I am a Danton--a gentleman--a member of the learned profession of medicine and not so bad-looking.