He was delighted with his success and allowed him a liberal sum for his labors.

Paul was glad to be with his family once more and proved to his much loved mother that he had not forgotten her in all his wanderings as he had a splendid collection of the richest, rarest and most beautiful specimens he had gathered during his voyage as a present for her.

The liberal supply of money obtained from his father's generosity was recklessly divided between his sisters.

A few days after reaching home, he broached the subject of Captain Balbo's proposition to his father.

Mr.Boyton did not like the idea of wrecking or treasure hunting, but he was perfectly content that Paul should join the captain for the purpose of collecting curiosities, and was willing to supply him with money and all the improved apparatus required for that purpose.