"Well, I would do a lot for Fred. He has faults, but he's always been good to me."
"And so?"
"And so it's a question whether he marries a very certain kind of woman or whether I marry a very different kind of man."
"How do you feel?"
"For one thing Fred sha'n't get into that kind of muss if I can save him from it."
"Then you'll marry Shepler?"
"I'm still uncertain about Mr. Shepler."
"But you say—"
"Yes, I know, but I've reasons for being uncertain. If I told you you'd say they're like the most of a woman's reasons, mere fond, foolish hopes, so I won't tell you."
"Well, dear, work it out by your lonely if you must. I believe you'll do what's best for everybody in the end. And I am glad that your father and Margaret take your view of that woman."