While at lunch one of the surprises of the day revealed itself in the shape of Judge Breckenridge and Molly, who walked in on the astonished Calverts totally unannounced.
“Molly!”
“Dorothy!”
These exclamations were followed by a bear-like hug as the girls flew into each other’s arms. Many of the diners became interested and stopped eating long enough to watch the lingering embrace to the end.
The Judge shook hands all around, then places were made for him and Molly at the table occupied by Aunt Betty, Dorothy and Jim.
Dorothy quickly won their promise to go down the bay in the yacht, and lunch over, the party immediately made preparations to start.
Herr Deichenberg and his wife were sure the trip would prove rather trying for them, as neither was fond of the water, so decided to remain at the hotel and receive Mr. Ludlow, who was due at four o’clock.
Upon Dorothy’s insisting that perhaps she had better stay and meet the manager, also, the Herr shook his head.
“No, no; dat iss entirely unnecessary.”
“Then give him my regards, and say that I shall see him to-night or in the morning,” cried the girl.