"He means to ask her to-night. He is making up his mind, and I will see he has the chance."
"Is there anything particularly striking to look at out there?" asked the Squire. "If so, I will join you."
Ulick laughed as he replied, "I was taking very little notice of the view. I was thinking over old times."
"Pleasant thoughts?"
"Yes, most of them."
"We were a couple of fools to remain separated for such a long time," said the Squire.
"We appreciate being together again the more now," replied Ulick.
"Eli is precious glad to have that girl of his back again," said the Squire. "I hope the lesson she has had will teach her to behave better in the future."
"There is no fear about that," replied Ulick. "It has been severe."
"Not nearly so severe as she deserved," was the reply.