"Not necessarily," he said gamely. "Quite possible you and your husband may come to England."
"Or you to Wyoming!" cried Bobby, brightening instantly, and turning upon him the full splendor of her eyes. "Hal and I'd just love to give you a summer on the ranch. Do you suppose it ever will be possible?"
"Oh, I dare say," said the Honorable Percival, nonchalantly adjusting his monocle.
XVI
IN PORT
The next morning the long voyage of the Saluria came to an end. The steamer docked at Hong-Kong just as the first pink streaks of dawn crept over the bay and the terraced city.
Bobby was up with the officers, and breakfasted alone with the captain.
"Can you spare me five minutes?" she asked as he was hurrying through his second cup of coffee.
"What for?"