"Now then," said George Morris, when lunch was over, "which is it to be?
The luxurious languor of the steamer chair or the energetic exercise of
the deck? Take your choice."

"Well," answered the young lady, "as I have been enjoying the luxurious
languor all the forenoon, I prefer the energetic exercise, if it is
agreeable to you, for a while, at least."

"It is very agreeable to me. I am all energy this afternoon. In fact,
now that you have consented to allow me to talk with you, I feel as if I
were imbued with a new life."

"Dear me," said she, "and all because of the privilege of talking to
me?"

"All."

"How nice that is. You are sure that it is not the effect of the sea
air?"

"Quite certain. I had the sea air this forenoon, you know."

"Oh, yes, I had forgotten that."

"Well, which side of the deck then?"

"Oh, which ever is the least popular side. I dislike a crowd."

"I think, Miss Earle, that we will have this side pretty much to