Mr. Ashton spoke up.
“I have some business matters to see about also,” he said. “I’ll go with you, and Jimmy and the girls can use the car.”
This plan was agreed upon.
“By the way, Dad,” said Shirley suddenly, as her father rose to go, “Dick is going with us.”
“Dick!” repeated Mr. Willing. “Who in the world is Dick?”
Shirley explained.
“Bring him by all means,” said her father. “I shall be glad to see him.”
At the door he turned.
“Meet me in our quarters at 1 o’clock,” he said; then to Jimmy: “Jimmy, you had better dress here in the hotel.”
Jimmy answered that he would do so, and Mr. Willing and Mr. Ashton took their departure.