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At last he stood in the midst of the old home-circle all well, and, thank God, not one absent! Philosopher though he was, he could not reason down the tears of joy that blinded, and the lump in his throat that well-nigh choked him. "I've got bad news for you, Teddie, my boy," said his father, after they had moderated a little. "Nobody ill or dead?" asked Jack, with a look of anxiety.
Then I went back to my pipe and chair. Ten minutes later my sister Kate came to me with her handkerchief to her eyes. 'Do go and see the old fellow. He has such a sympathetic nature. I'm sure I should have cried aloud had I stayed any longer. Anyone would think he had known poor little Teddie ever since he was born. I've asked Mary to make him a cup of tea. 'Who is he?
"Well, you two boys haven't seen one another for a long time. I shall leave you to have a yarn. Teddie will show you your quarters when you want to go to bed." "Oh, but I wasn't thinking of spending the night, Mr Jackson," said Bateman. "You'll find it more comfortable. We'll see that you're called in good time."
"None, my boy, thank God. Prosperity has attended me ever since I got the first money you sent home. That saved me, Teddie." A gleam of joy overspread Philosopher Jack's countenance as he started to his feet. "Then am I well and undeservedly rewarded, daddy," he exclaimed; "but all this news is pretty tough. I must go out to tackle it. I'll be back in a few minutes."
"I'm busy. But you two boys had better come up and dine to-night." "That'll be fine," said Edward. "It's very kind of you, Mr Jackson," said Bateman, frigidly, "but I'm here for so short a time; my boat sails to-morrow, you know; I think if you'll forgive me, I won't come." "Oh, nonsense. I'll give you a native dinner. My wife's a wonderful cook. Teddie will show you the way.