"Oh, no; I think Danny's second experience has made him a bit skeptical about girls."
"And how are you, on that point, Mr. Darrin?" teased Belle, gazing up at him mirthfully.
"You know my sentiments, as to myself, Belle. As for Dan—-well, I think it beyond doubt that he will do well to wait for several years before he allows himself to be interested in any girls."
"Why?"
"Well, because Danny's judgment is bad in that direction. And he's pretty sure to be beaten out by any determined rival. You see, when Danny gets interested in a girl, he doesn't really know whether he wants her. From a girl's point of view what do you think of that failing, Belle?"
"I am afraid the girl is not likely to feel complimented."
"So," pursued Dave, "while Danny is really interested in a girl, but is uneasily unable to make up his mind, the girl is pretty sure to grow tired of him and take up with the more positive rival."
"Poor Dan is not likely to have a bride early in life," sighed
Belle.
"Oh, yes; one very excellent bride for a Naval officer to have."
"What is that?"