Chester learned from the elder in charge at the office, that Elder Curtis was released to return home in a few days. He would be in Rotterdam shortly. When? In a few days. But Chester could not wait that long, so he took train to the city where Glen was laboring, and found him making his farewell rounds.
"Well of all things," exclaimed the elder, as Chester took him firmly by the hand.
"I'm the last person on earth you expected to see here in Dutchland, I suppose?"
"You certainly are. And what are you doing here?"
Chester told him as they walked arm in arm along the quiet streets of the town.
"And now you're going home. We'll go together," exclaimed Glen.
"I wish we could," said Chester, "but I fear that my party is not ready, and Lucy is not well enough to make the trip, I fear."
"Lucy?"
Chester smiled goodnaturedly, then told him freely of Lucy. "And when you get home, you can tell Julia all about me and mine. It will please her, I am sure. By the way, how is it between Julia and you? I haven't heard lately."
"All right," said Glen.