You'll forgive me, won't you ?" When she had gone Captain Obed was bombarded with questions.

Who was the young lady?
Where did she come from?
If she was only a cousin, why did she call Mrs.Barnes "Auntie"?
And many others.
Captain Obed answered as best he could.
"She's real pretty, isn't she," affirmed Miss Timpson.

"I don't know when I've seen a prettier woman.

Such eyes! And such hair! Ah hum! When I was her age folks used to tell me I had real wonderful hair.

You remember that, don't you, Mr.Hammond ?" Mr.Hammond chuckled.