"I hadn't heard of that until now, I should like to try reading it." He smiled winningly and the carriage pulled them along toward the library.

Eventually, they came to a stop in front of the edifice that the library belonged to, and he would offer to help her out. Once out, he'd lead her to the library. Ahh, what a nice change to see a girl wanting to read. He loved intelligence in a woman, it made for better conversation. Nettie seemed to be as smart as he was, and that pleased him well.