She told Katherine about her discussion with Daniel regarding the long absences of asailor.
“Ah, that explains it,then.”
“I’m afraid so. I don’t want to take him from what he loves, but at the same time I haveconcerns.”
“I can understand that, Susan. But don’t all sailors’ wives suffer the same fate? What if the entire navy just up and quit to be with their families? We’d have no fleet and the barbarians would come pouring across ourshores.”
“And you have a point. But I’m not trying to get Daniel to quit the Navy. We’re only discussing options. And besides, we’re not even near being a coupleyet.”
“Well, I know for sure, that he certainly does think highly of you. If I told you what he said in the letter about you, you would blush as red as abeet.”
Susan glanced at the clock on the fireplace mantel. “Oh my, is that the time? Papa is to take me to Haverford House in an hour. I must getback.”
Susan stood and brushed down her lap. Katherine also stood. They looked at each other, realizing this was to be good-bye for awhile.
“Ah-h-h,” they both said at the same time and fell into each other’s arms for a good longhug.