"Yes, the trip, in spite of its hardships, has worked wonders for him."
"And I suppose we'll have to go back North again soon," remarked
Belle. "Papa's business here is practically finished."
"Yes, we are going back to civilization, without smugglers and mutineers,"' said Mrs. Kimball.
"Oh, I rather liked them, they were sort of a tonic," laughed Mrs.
Robinson.
"Sometimes one can take a little too much tonic," spoke Cora. "But it certainly has been a wonderful experience."
The Tartar dropped anchor at San Juan, coming to rest in the waters blue, over which she had skimmed on so many adventuresome trips of late.
"Well, are you glad to be back here?" asked Jack, of Senor Ralcanto.
"Indeed, yes, I am. And you have all been so kind to me. I can never repay you for what you have done for my daughter and myself," and he stroked the dark hair of Inez, who knelt at his side.
"Well, send for us again if you—er—need our services," suggested
Walter.
"Thank you—but I am going to keep out of prison after this," was the laughing answer.