“Oh, yes; I remember your having written about him to us. Go on; tell me everything.”
“Well, he went out on the same steamer that we did to join his ship, and right away I liked him. He has another year’s sea duty; then he will have land duty for three years, and—he is a dear, good fellow.”
“Of course. Although I always have heard that these naval officers are great flirts, and are not always as moral as they should be. Who is he the most like,—the Popinjay or Mr. Dan?”
Lisa blushed a little. “He isn’t like either of them. He is thoroughly manly and intelligent, and yet he likes society; and as for his morals, he is as good as gold. Even Aunt Esther approves of him.”
“And are you dreadfully in love with him?”
“What a probe you are, Perse. Of course I am.”
“How could you come away, then?”
“Because I do care so much for him that I wanted to come home to get ready to be married.”
“Oh, Lisa, not yet. You are so young.”
“That is what mamma says; but I think when Richard is recalled and she sees him, she will consent. Now tell me all about your trip. I have had a chance to hear most of the home news, for I have been home a day and a half.”