He laughed at the story of Barton's supernatural visitations, and lost no time in calling upon his intended son-in-law.

Wise, of Virginia, the United States minister to Brazil, and a Dr. Garnett, United States Navy, his intended son-in-law.

Mr. Baring brought forward his intended son-in-law as his young friend, and alluded pointedly to the summer evening and its event as an "auspicious occasion."