Now it was Jack’s turn to look jubilant, for nothing could have suited him better.
“You too will want a vacation. Take as long as you like, and then come to me. By the way, I don’t know how you are situated as regards money. If either of you desires an advance, I shall be glad to accommodate you.”
“We met with good luck at the mines,” said Harry “and are both well supplied with money. We thank you, however, for your kind offer.”
The boys left the office in high spirits.
“I don’t see but our prospects are bright, Jack,” said Harry.
“I didn’t think so when we were on the island,” said Jack, “or when we were captives among the bushrangers.”
“No; we have certainly seen some hard times. Let us hope that we have had our share, and may look forward now to happier days.”
Now that their future was arranged, the boys were in a hurry to leave the city and visit their friends. Obed sympathised with them.
“Boys,” said he, “I’m gettin’ kinder homesick. There’s an old man and a girl I want to see, and tell ’em of my good luck.”
“Your father and——”