“Why?”
“To bring it through the Golden Gate, he will have to come around Cape Horn.”
“A pretty risky voyage,—one that tests the staunchness of a boat and the seamanship of the captain.”
“True, and make it a condition that Jack himself shall bring the yacht to California.”
“It shall be done,—nothing will delight the young rascal more.”
CHAPTER III.
The reputation of the Misses Credell’s Young Ladies’ Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time. It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.