"You were complaining of it the other day. It was a theological seminary then. Perhaps that is the name you know her by."
"Not much theological seminary about her!" with a laugh.
"Well, there's one thing that you can comfort yourself with, General; she sees no man but you."
"Is that so?" inquired Mr. Belcher, eagerly.
"That is what everybody says."
Mr. Belcher rolled this statement as a sweet morsel under his tongue. She must be hiding her passion from him under an impression of its hopelessness! Poor woman! He would see her at the first opportunity.
"Toll," said Mr. Belcher, after a moment of delicious reflection, "you're a good fellow."
"I think I've heard that remark before."
"Yes, you're a good fellow, and I'd like to do something for you."
"You've done a great deal for me already, General."