Frank expressed his thanks and promised to be on hand.
Dustan walked all the way to the wharf.
Diamond was watching for Merry, and saw him descending the hill. Then he got Hodge into the boat, and they were at the wharf waiting for Frank when he arrived.
Frank introduced Dustan, who was urged to go off to the yacht.
“I can’t do so this afternoon, gentlemen,” said Howard; “but I’ll be pleased to do so to-morrow. I’ve got to go home and get ready for this evening.”
So, shaking hands with Merry, he turned and hastened away.
“How does Belfast strike you, Merry?” asked Diamond.
“It’s a great town as far as hospitality goes. Why, the Belfast Wheelmen wanted to lodge us at the best hotel in the city and pay all of our bills while we remained.”
“Don’t tell Hans,” said Hodge. “He will have a fit if you don’t accept.”
Hans was on deck, and he hailed them before they reached the yacht.