"I know what a strange boy you are, Dwight," she said, with a touch of humor in her tones. "For the peace of your soul for ever and ever, and the satisfaction of your pride, I want to tell you that my father offered me to you--I did not beg you from my father; but"--she hesitated and looked at him slyly--"I didn't question the legal tender! Now that you are a business man, I suppose we ought to use business terms!" But with his great love shining in his eyes, he pointed away from the staring houses, where the road wound on under the trees and the peace of perfect understanding lay beneath. THE END TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise, every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.