"To be sure. Well, it is healthy exercise. But now let me introduce you to Mrs. Tracy and my niece, whom you were the means of my finding. We feel that we owe you a debt of gratitude for that, do we not, Juliet?"
"I most certainly do," said Juliet gravely.
"Oh, I do not feel that I deserve any gratitude. You would have found each other sooner or later in any case."
"I am very glad it was not later," said Juliet significantly.
"Then I am happy that I was the cause of your meeting when you did," he said with a smile, which Juliet decided made him look quite handsome.
Mr. Mainprice was easily persuaded to turn back with them, and they all walked on together towards the Castle Rock. Juliet did not talk much at first. She was occupied in observing Mr. Mainprice and listening to what he said. She liked the frank, easy manner in which he talked and the sound of his deep, strong voice.
"I am going to the top of the rock," cried Juliet, as they approached the tall, rugged mass of rock, which like a castle surmounts the crag and fronts the sea.
"Oh, do be careful, my dear child!" cried Mrs. Tracy anxiously, as Juliet started to clamber up.
"I will see that she comes to no harm," said Mr. Mainprice, as he hastened after her.
With an air of relief, Mrs. Tracy seated herself on a rock to await Juliet's return, and Mr. Tracy remained with her.