So, after my think was over, I wrote her a note saying that my father and I had had a disagreement and he had chucked me out, or words to that effect.

Naturally, under the circumstances, marriage was out of the question, and I released her from the engagement.

Good by and good luck--or something similar.

I mailed the letter and left the town the next morning." He paused.

The lightkeeper made no comment.