It might have been supposed by some that no further instructions were necessary, but how could Dickory know that?
He was right.

Kate met him before he reached the house.
"I am so glad to see you again before you sail," she said.

"One thing was forgotten: You may see my father; his cruise may be over and he may be, even now, preparing for me to come back to Bridgetown.

If this be so, urge him rather to come here.

I had not thought of your seeing him, Dickory, and I did not write to him, but you will know what to say.