While yet they talked, Lieutenant Hamilton of the United States, with face all beaming, interrupted their tearful talk.
"I have sold the prizes. Everything is adjusted," he said.
"That is good news."
"Indeed it is, for I must rejoin at once and you——"
"Shall journey with you."
"That is good news, though I am sorry you have to leave your young wife."
And the young naval officer bowed most courteously to Bertha Tempest.
"I would not wish my husband to fail in his duty," she answered, blushing as she mentioned the word "husband," it sounded so new and strange to her.
"Bertha will be in good hands," said Tempest. "She has made such lots of friends, and Mrs. Madison declares she will have her as a frequent visitor at the White House."
"I am very glad."