A multitude of questions were asked and answered on both sides; and when Frank informed Archie that he was on his way home, the latter abruptly left him, and hurried to the fleet paymaster to ask permission to accompany his cousin.

This, as business was dull, and as Archie had always been very faithful, was readily obtained.

They made preparations for immediate departure.
After Archie had telegraphed to his father that Frank was safe--taking care, however, not to say one word about their coming home--they took their seats in the cars, and soon arrived safely in Portland.

Frank remained there only one day, and then set out for Lawrence.
Only those who have been in similar circumstances can imagine what Frank's feelings were, as he stood on the deck of the Julia Burton, and found himself once more in sight of his native village.

Familiar objects met his eye on every side.