"But, Alice, when are you going to get married?"
"Never!" was the quick response.
"Nonsense! Where's that pale, intellectual young man, who used to call so frequently on you when you first arrived in New Orleans?"
"I have never seen or heard from him since I returned home," answered Alice, averting her face.
"That's nothing to the purpose, cous. I see you have not forgotten him."
"O, no!"
"And never will?"
"I can't say that."
"I can, though. Come, let's return to the house. I suspect Fred. is waiting for me to take my promised stroll on the lake shore. How do you like sister Susette's husband, Alice?"
"I think him a very accomplished gentleman," replied Alice, as they walked toward the house.