"I was afraid there would be trouble. Jack, was their meeting here pure accident? Tell me the truth. Or did you have mischief in your mind?"
"It wasn't quite that. But Marian did not know. And I did not really promise Mr. Ralston."
"I wish you had kept out of it, my girl."
"But Marian does love him. And surely grandpapa will never make her marry that stupid old Mr. Greaves!"
"Take care. I am getting old."
"But you will never be stupid." She reached up and kissed him.
"You know grandfather is very fond of having his own way. Mr. Greaves isn't so bad, when all is said."
"You wouldn't make me marry him?"
"I am afraid I would have a tough job," and he laughed.