"I have been in Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Australia," answered Sharpley.
"Yes, Botany Bay," thought Craven, but it was not his cue to insinuate suspicions of his friend.
"How much you must have seen!" said Frank, interested.
"You're right; I've seen a great deal."
"Have you ever been in Switzerland?"
"Yes, I've clambered about among the Alps. I tried to ascend Mont Blanc, but had not endurance enough."
Frank was interested. He had read books of travels, and he had dreamed of visiting foreign lands. He had thought more than once how much he should enjoy roaming about in countries beyond the sea, but he had never, in his quiet country home, even met one who had made this journey, and he eagerly listened to what Colonel Sharpley had to tell him about these distant lands.
Here supper was announced, and the four sat down.
"Do you take your tea strong, Colonel Sharpley?" asked Mrs. Craven.