To this Lord and Lady Wallace consented. The reconciliation was complete.
It was arranged that Jack Frost’s wife and daughter should accompany Lady Wallace to her old home and remain with her until Jack returned from his next voyage to America.
We will pass over the incidents attending the funeral of Admiral Powers, by simply saying that he was buried according to his rank in the Navy, and followed to his grave amid the belching of cannon and the tramp of citizens.
Both Lord and Lady Wallace tried to induce Walter to enter London society, but he utterly refused. He even refused to change his sailor suit for a citizen’s dress.
After making arrangements with his lawyer to look after his interest in his grand-father Powers’ estate, he and Cora made a short journey to France and Scotland, and returned a few days before the Reindeer was to sail.
There had been many surmises as to what was contained in the package handed by Admiral Powers to Captain Davis, with directions that it should not be opened until the morning of the sailing of the Reindeer.
The morning for the sailing of the ship had arrived, and the Reindeer presented a beautiful appearance, being neatly dressed with flags.
The men formed in little parties on deck, as the parting between husband and wife, and parents and children was about to take place, among which was Jack Frost, wife and daughter. In the cabin was the Captain, Cora and Lord and Lady Wallace. The time for the opening of the mysterious package had arrived. Captain Davis was about to break the seal, when he discovered that Walter was not present.
Where is Walter? he asked. He has an interest in the contents of this package, and should be present when it is read. Lieutenant, please call him to the cabin.