He had come to love the land he was leaving behind, but he looked forward with a greater joy to the land that lay beyond the seas. He would never forget the country that gave him fortune, and helped him to gain the dearest wish of his heart—the girl he loved.
CHAPTER THIRTIETH
REALISATION
"The 'Falcon' has arrived at Tilbury," said Winifred, as she looked at the shipping news, which had interested her since Jack's departure. "I wonder if we shall see Captain Seagrave this time."
"And whether he will bring any nice presents from Jack, eh, Win?" said her father, laughing.
She little knew who had arrived on board the "Falcon," or her joy would have been unbounded.
"You will come with me to The Downs?" said Jack, as he sat in the smoking lounge of the Savoy Hotel, with his friend, Barry Tuxford.
"You must go alone, she will not like a stranger to be present at your meeting."
"You are not a stranger."