"If she really cares for him, she won't let him ruin his life." That was what Captain Elkanah had said.

And here was a way to save him from ruin.
"Won't you say it for me, Gracie ?" pleaded Captain Eben.

She hesitated no longer.
"Yes, uncle," she answered through tears, "if Nat wants me he can have me." Keziah clasped her hands.

Captain Eben's face lit up with a great joy.
"Thank the Almighty!" he exclaimed.

"Lord, I do thank you.