They went on board of her, and were heartily welcomed by such officers as had already occupied their staterooms.
Captain Passford went all over her, accompanied by Christy, while the new first assistant engineer confined his attention to the engine.

The lieutenant-commander informed the proper officer of the yard that he would hoist the flag on board of the St.Regis at noon the next day.

The party took their leave, and in the afternoon returned to Bonnydale.
The guests were now relieved from their parole, and they took their leave before night, with a repetition of the good wishes which had been expressed before.

The next morning Christy was at the railroad station on the arrival of the train from New York, and the first person that rushed into his arms like a school-girl was Paul Vapoor.

Of course Christy was delighted to see him, but he kept watching the steps of the principal car all the time.