all at the station waiting for him.

4. At last the train steamed in, and out jumped father. Oh, how we
hugged and kissed him! Father was well, and he looked very brown.

5. I sat next to him in the cab. He told us that his ship had only
reached Liverpool that morning. He had taken the first train for home,
because he wished to see us so much.

[Illustration: {Father in cab with one of his daughters}]

6. After tea he opened one of his boxes. "I have brought each of you a
present," he said. "Sit down, and I will show you some pretty things."

7. Mother's present was a dress from India. It had gold and beetles'
wings on it. They were a lovely shiny green, just like jewels.

8. My present was a necklace of beautiful blue stones. May's was a
dolly, dressed just like an Indian lady. Tom's was a kite from Japan. It
was shaped just like a dragon. Of course, we were all delighted with our
gifts.

9. Then father told us many things about his travels. "I have been right
round the world," he said. "I sailed to the East, and I went on and on
until I returned to the place from which I set out."

[Illustration: {Father at home with his family}]

"I know," cried Tom. "I have followed you all round the world on the
globe."