Still she rather liked the young man's craft and boldness--Joseph Putnam would never have thought of such a thing.

But still let him beware how he attempted to thwart her plans.

He would soon find that she was the stronger.
Joseph Putnam then began to answer inquiries as to the health of his guest,--that he was not much better, and thought somewhat of going up to Boston for further medical advice--as the medicines given him so far did not seem to work as well as they should do.
"Could he bear the ride ?" "Oh, very well indeed--his illness had not so far affected his strength much.".