“But hear the end, daughter, in recognition of the humanity of the generous deed, the Royal Humane Society of England has presented both Jack and Brice with medals, and as an extraordinary mark of distinction, the King of England has, with his own hand, written a letter to our Jack, congratulating him upon the performance of a noble, unselfish and courageous act,” added the grandfather.
“Three times three! for brave Jack Dunlap! Hurrah, for the blood of a good old Yankee race that tells its story in noble deeds,” and waving the improvised banner above her fair head she bent down and kissed the glowing cheek of the proud old man.
“Run along now, dear, and dress. You may take me for a sleigh-ride behind your fast ponies before I go down to the office.”
As Lucy went upstairs, there came floating back to her grandfather’s ears her fresh, musical voice singing:
It’s a Yankee ship,
It’s a Yankee crew,
That’s first on waters blue.