"Yes, sir," said Tom, gravely.
"From Shediac?"
"Yes, sir."
"I never knew before that there were vessels going from Shediac to Newfoundland."
"O, I'm going to Prince Edward's Island first, sir, with Bruce and Arthur," said Tom. "I'll find my way home from there."
The doctor smiled.
"I'm afraid you'll find it a long journey before you reach home. Won't your friends be anxious?"
"O, no, sir. I wrote that I wanted to visit Bruce and Arthur, and they gave me leave."
"And you, Phil, are you going home by the Antelope?"
"Yes, sir."