By this time the old Scotchman seemed to be a little mollified, and condescended to ask the girls what trips they had taken from Oban and to show them some views of Glencoe, a beautiful mountain pass, and of Iona, the island where Saint Columba’s church is, both of which he recommended them to visit. Babe listened in sulky silence, leaving Betty to answer his questions and thank him for his advice.