"But I don't know that I should," he said. "Lord Hastings——"
"Go by all means," said Lord Hastings. "You have earned a rest and should take it. Now I'll see about the discharges at once, and as soon as you receive them, both of you take my advice and go to the United States. That will give me additional time to look around, Jack. And when you get there, stay until I send for you."
"All right, sir," said Jack with a smile. "You're still my superior officer, sir. I must obey your commands."
The three shook hands and Jack and Frank returned to the Essex.
CHAPTER XXX
HOME AT LAST
"Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
Jack looked in the direction Frank indicated.