He was brave and daring, strong in person, fiery in spirit, yet kind and true in his affections, earnest in his doctrines.

Clotelle had been at the parson's but a few weeks when it was observed that a mutual feeling had grown up between her and Jerome.

As time rolled on, they became more and more attached to each other.

After satisfying herself that these two really loved, Georgiana advised their marriage.

But Jerome contemplated his escape at some future day, and therefore feared that if married it might militate against it.