Impatiently he urged Harrison to complete the arrangements, so that they could start at once.

But Harrison's face was not untroubled when he made his report.

All the preliminary details had been perfected.

He had taken the "Flitter" for four months, and it was being overhauled and put into condition for the voyage.

It had been Brown's special pride, but at his death it went to heirs who were ready and eager to rent it to the highest bidder.