He called the right play I'd say. It was enough for me that she showcased her romantic interest in him. He has his head on straight could become foreman of the new plant which is being expanded by her father. He has good common sense considering its the Victorian age . . . talk to Captain Charles first and respectfully ask his permission to court Honor Boone. Then wife her up
In that racist town he just has to worry about the good ole boys who like to lynch us back then . . . 1871 Maine. She won't play him with a white guy from among the townspeople who are so prejudiced they kicked her and her siblings out of church & school (SMDH)!