"Well," said his father, "I know she likes you. She has told me how much she likes you."
"Did she remark that she would like to marry me?""No, but she can＇t have anything against you. And she＇s the most charming young lady I＇ve ever seen.And she would be good to you. I have thought a great deal about it."
"So have I," said Ralph, coming back to the bedside again. "I don＇t mind telling you that."
"You are in love with her then? I should think you would be. It＇s as if she came over on purpose."