Soon the sailor parted also from Joanna, and, having no especial errand or appointment, turned back towards Emily's house.

She lived with her father, who called himself an accountant, the daughter, however, keeping a little stationery-shop as a supplemental provision for the gaps of his somewhat uncertain business.

On entering Jolliffe found father and daughter about to begin tea.
'O, I didn't know it was tea-time,' he said.

'Ay, I'll have a cup with much pleasure.' He remained to tea and long afterwards, telling more tales of his seafaring life.

Several neighbours called to listen, and were asked to come in.