"If she doesn't mind my living in seclusion, I would be happy to have her as a companion. But if she does find it objectionable, I wish to ask the old woman to take her in as her adopted daughter and find her a good husband. I will provide her dowry.",Time has been kind to him, stripping away his former ruffianish air. He is now more muscular and tanned from working on two boats and shouldering some of the family responsibilities, giving him a much more mature presence.,He suddenly grew bold, stepped forward, and kissed the girl on her forehead...。