“What now?” demanded Uncle Toby.
Jack tore open the envelope. The inclosed sheet read:
“Congratulations and grateful appreciation. Report immediately.
“Jacob Jukes.”
“Yeou ain’t a-goin’ back to Europe!” declared Uncle Toby emphatically.
“Don’t worry, Uncle,” replied Jack. “I don’t think it is for that Mr. Jukes wants me.”
“Well, if he don’t,” replied the old captain, “give ’im a bottle of my Golden Embrocation and Universal Remedy for Man and Beast with my compliments.”
“All right,” laughed Jack as he put the bottle in his pocket, never intending, of course, to carry out the errand.
Jack found Mr. Jukes in earnest conversation with his son, Tom. However, the moment Jack entered, father and son arose.
“Jack,” said Mr. Jukes, extending his hand, “let me thank you.”