Frank reached out and put both hands across his father's eyes.
Dr. Chadwick's book dropped to the floor and for a moment Frank was afraid he had frightened him by this unceremonious greeting. But Dr. Chadwick's hands reached up and clasped the hands that for the moment blinded him.
"Frank!" he cried, and sprang to his feet.
The next moment father and son were in each other's arms.
Dr. Chadwick held his son off at arm's length, and looked at him.
"You're a sight for sore eyes," he declared. "You look better than you did the last time I saw you, and you were looking fine then."
"Here, Father," said Frank, "is a friend of mine come to see you."
Dr. Chadwick turned and saw Jack in the doorway. He stepped forward and gripped Jack's hand heartily.
"Jack Templeton, eh?" he exclaimed. "I'm glad to see you. And you are Captain Templeton now, I perceive."
Jack blushed.