“I hope you have had good luck.”
“Wonderful luck. Jack and I are worth over a thousand pounds apiece.”
“Bless my soul! Why, it only seems a week since you went away.”
“It is nearly three months, and seems longer to us, for we have passed through a great deal.”
“I shall be glad to hear a full account, but I have not time in business hours. Will you dine with me at my house to-night and spend the evening?”
“With pleasure, sir.”
“Then I shall expect you at six o’clock sharp.”
The boys met the engagement, and passed the time most agreeably. Jack felt a little bashful, for Mr. Woolson lived in fine style, and Jack was not used to an elegant house or table.
When the cloth was removed, Mr. Woolson asked the boys their plans.
“We intend to sail for home next Saturday,” said Harry. “That is as far as we have got.”