"They are ever the wonder of the old!" said Kelso, who stood near.
"I love him! I love him!" the girl moaned.
"I don't wonder," her father answered. "He is a big, brave, clean lad, and handsome as a Greek god. He will love you all the better for your self-restraint. It makes me proud of you, my daughter—proud of you! Be of good cheer. The day of your emancipation may not be long delayed."
Some two miles down the road Harry found Abe standing between the horses, holding the runaway by his forelock. The latter was saddled and bridled, while the buggy went on ahead.
"That is a wonderful girl," said Harry, as he and Abe were riding along together. "She is very modest and gentle hearted."
"And as pleasant to look at as the flowery meadows," Abe answered.
"I have promised to stop there a few minutes on our way back."
"It is possible Bim could get a divorce," said Abe, looking down thoughtfully at the mane of his horse. "I'll ask Stuart what he thinks about it when I see him again."
"I hope you'll see him soon."
"As soon as I can get to Springfield."