"And papa," said Ned, looking up at his father, entreatingly.
"Yes, little son, papa will go with you," returned the Captain, in moved tones.
"Oh, is my tee-tee drowned?" exclaimed the little fellow, with sudden recollection, and glancing around as he spoke.
"No," said Harold; "I see him now running around the deck. He's all right." And with that the two gentlemen hurried down into the cabin, taking Ned with them.
"Well, it is a very good plan to always take a doctor along when we go sailing about the world," remarked Lucilla, looking after them as they passed down the stairway.
"Yes; especially when you can find one as skilful, kind and agreeable as our Doctor Harold," said Evelyn.
"Thank you, my dear," said Mrs. Travilla, regarding Evelyn with a pleased smile, "he seems to me both an excellent physician and a polished gentleman; but mothers are apt to be partial judges; so I am glad to find that your opinion is much the same as mine."
Grace looked gratified, and Violet said: "It seems to be the opinion of all on board."