I was afraid he would not come." The salute was given, and acknowledged by Mr.Walker.
"I am glad to see you again, my brave boy," said the gentleman, as he grasped Tony's hand.
"I was afraid you would not deem our invitation worth accepting." "I would not have missed of coming for the world, my young friend.

Here is Mrs.Walker; you know her." Tony shook hands with the lady, and she said a great many very pretty things to him, which made the gallant little hero blush like a rose in June, and stammer so that he could hardly make them understand him.
"Shall I help you into the boat, Mrs.Walker ?" said Tony.
"You shall, my little gallant; though I shall not be so glad to get into it as I was the other day." The boat put off again, and Mr.and Mrs.Walker were filled with admiration of the excellent discipline of the rowers.

They were warmly greeted by the party at the island, and lustily cheered by the crew of the Zephyr, which was again manned for the purpose of giving their liberal friend this complimentary salute.
"Off again, my lads ?" asked Mr.Walker, as the Butterflies prepared to go for the Munroe family.
Captain Sedley explained to him the nature of their present errand; and, of course, the warm-hearted gentleman found renewed occasion to applaud the nobleness of Tony and his companions.

He could hardly find terms sufficiently strong to express his sense of admiration, especially when he learned the sacrifice which they had made.
"A fleet of boats!" exclaimed he.

"If it would raise up such boys as these, it ought to be procured at the public expense.