Jack's prayers must have been of avail, for the day of their departure from Tokyo was a pleasant one, although no one could tell what might befall them the next.
They were not allowed to go off without a "bon-voyage" from their friends, for Mr. Harding and Mr. Montell were both on hand. On this occasion the former managed in some way to get a word with Nan. She had so persistently avoided him since his attentions to Jack that he had never once seen her alone.
"I had looked forward to the pleasure of a trip to Enoshima with you," he began.
"Yes?" said Nan with a polite rising inflection.
"Didn't we plan that out on that unforgettable day at Kamakura?"
"Perhaps we did; I really don't remember, but you know the old and oft quoted words about the best laid plans."
"I wish it were possible for me to get off to-day, but I am afraid it is not, but I am counting upon seeing you all later in the season. I don't forget that Aunt Nora is to look up a house for you all."
"But not in Tokyo," returned Nan.
"There are possible ways of reaching other places, you know," returned the young man with an effort at playfulness.