"Of course your father knew you were coming with Mr. Waterford."
"No; he did not; but my mother did. My father is very stern, and very particular, I suppose you know. He hates Mr. Waterford, while my mother thinks he is a very fine man. But my mother told me not to come with him unless there were other ladies in the party."
"He seems to have a very high regard for you," said I. "He has named his boat after you."
"But I have been very imprudent, Phil. I am afraid of Mr. Waterford."
"You need not be afraid of him. I will see that no harm comes to you, and that you return home safely."
"You are my father's clerk—are you not?"
"I am."
"I saw you at the house this morning; and I have heard that you were a very good young man. You will not let him harm me."
"Certainly not."
She was really terrified, though I could not see any good reason for her fears.