"greatest catch" in town. Whether it was actually the lady's beauty in
question which had dazzled scores of disengaged young men, or whether
they had seen visions of a well-built money-chest, we do not pretend to
say; but this much we can perceive, that a beautiful young heiress, left
to her own discretion in the choosing of a partner for life, stands in a
critical situation, and if these innuendoes refer to Miss Winnie Santon,
we are foremost in wishing our young nautical friend success in the
great game of hearts, for we can see too much of worth in her character,
for her to be thrown away on a worthless dandy, whose money, for the
little time that it keeps him company, is his god. Be all this as it
may, Harry Grosvenor had found several opportunities for visiting his
sister, and upon each visit he was received, not only by the Sea-flower,
but by Winnie herself, with a warm welcome.

But Winnie, as we have discovered, has been a sad coquette. Another
year, however, has been added to her age since we saw her in society
last, and this last year, so different from any other of her sunny life,
has brought with it the knowledge and experience of many. Perhaps the
Sea-flower's influence, which fortunately she has been under, may have
had its effect upon her character, which is now forming itself; and yet
her bewitching smile, which Harry loved to dwell upon, when he had
returned to his island home, as second only to his matchless sister's,
was very like those which she had bestowed upon many an elated gallant.

Natalie had not failed to notice the seeming pleasure with which her
brother had listened to Winnie's brilliant conversation, and she had
asked herself if it were possible that Winnie could be so heartless as
to impress her brother with erroneous views in regard to her sentiments.
She would not believe that she had the heart to do it; and yet, through
habit, and a perfect thoughtlessness of the consequences, she might be