"He said that it was out of the question for us two boys to go upon such an expedition alone."
"I expected as much."
"But if you and the doctor had been going, it would have been different."
"Indeed?"
"Yes, father. Poor old chap! he did look disappointed, till I told him that you two were going, and he has gone to tell the King."
"Tut—tut—tut!" muttered Mr. Kenyon. "What a rash, harem-scarem fellow you are! You shouldn't have taken all I said for granted, sir. Even if I fully make up my mind, we don't know that Doctor Cameron would be able to leave."
"But you said, father—"
"I said—you said—look here, sir, you are far too hasty. The doctor only said he thought he should go."
"That's enough, father," said Harry, laughing. "As soon as he hears that there is going to be such an expedition, do you think he will not manage to go with it?"
"Well, I must say I should be surprised if he did not come."