"He was very fond of Jane Thrush," said Abel.
"And Jane did not give him much encouragement?"
"That's about the strength of it," said Abel.
"Jane is devoted to her father," said Eve.
"No doubt about that, but she'll wed someday, and Dick's not a bad sort," said Abel.
"He'll make a good soldier, Abel."
"Perhaps he will; he'll be a fighter, and it looks to me as though there'll be a burst up before long."
"You think so?"
"Certain sure I do; there'll be no peace anywhere until the Germans are licked."
Eve laughed.