Christy and Paul hurried themselves into their new uniforms, not made for the occasion, but kept in store.

The engineer's uniform was all right as it was, for he had before reached the top of the ladder in his profession, but Flurry had changed the shoulder-straps of her brother.
Captain Passford was not remorseless in separating the newly reunited friends; for Paul and Flora had done some blushing, and had crept away into a corner of the great drawing-room as soon as he had put on his best uniform, and he finally insisted that all the ladies should go to the navy yard and witness the ceremony.

The company were rather late; but the captain had sent a man to the station in advance, and the train was held for them.
It is hardly necessary to state in what manner the seats in the car were occupied; but the captain and Mrs.Passford had to sit together.

A navy yard tugboat was at the foot of Grand Street on the arrival of the party, for it had been telegraphed for early in the morning.

Captain Passford was a very distinguished magnate in the eyes of all naval officers, not only on account of his great wealth, but because he was the most influential man in the city at the department.
Half an hour before the time the party were on the deck of the St.
Regis.