You have never seen her ?" "No," said Paul.

"But of course you have ?" "Not for three years." Paul's eyes evidently expressed some wonder, for a moment after the colonel added, "I believe, Hathaway, I am looked upon as a queer survival of a rather lawless and improper past.

At least, I have thought it better not socially to compromise her by my presence.

The Mayor goes there--at the examinations and exercises, I believe, sir; they make a sort of reception for him--with a--a--banquet--lemonade and speeches." "I had intended to leave for Sacramento to-morrow night," said Paul, glancing curiously at the helpless man; "but I will go there if you wish." "Thank you.

It will be better." There were a few words of further explanation of the papers, and Pendleton placed the packet in his visitor's hands.