But does she see much
of that printer of Udell's?"
"Why, of course not; what a question. She would have nothing to do
with him."
"But she has met him at the socials and in the Society. He would
naturally pose as a sort of hero, for he was the one who suggested
that fool plan that Cameron is working on; and now that he has joined
the church, she must see more or less of him. I tell you, he's a sharp
fellow. Look how he has been quietly worming himself into decent society
since he got hold of that reading room. There is no knowing what such
a man will do, and Amy naturally would be a good mark for him."
"I'm sure I am doing the best I can," faltered Mrs. Goodrich; "but
you'd better talk to her yourself; with Mr. Whitley so interested, we
must be careful. I do wish she would be more like Frank. He has never
given us a moment's trouble."
"Yes," said the father, with no little pride manifest in his voice and
manner. "Frank is a Goodrich through and through. Amy seems to take
more after your people."
Mrs. Goodrich sighed. "I'm sorry, but I don't see how I can help it."
The next day, after dinner, Mr. Goodrich found his daughter alone in
the library, where she had gone with a bit of fancy work, which girls
manage to have always about them. "Frank tells me that Mr. Falkner has
united with the church," he remarked, carelessly.
"Yes," said Amy, "I am so glad. The church needs such young men, I
think."
"He is quite a shrewd fellow, isn't he?" continued her father.
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