"But I thought Christy might wish to see what is in this envelope before he retired." "Why, what is in it ?" asked Mrs.Passford.
"Christy's commission as a midshipman in the navy." "But Christy is not at home, and we are somewhat anxious about him," added the mother, stating the facts in regard to her son.
Paul Vapoor volunteered to go in search of him, and left the house..