"Yes, papa," Max answered; "I mean to try to be just such a man as my
father is; but do you mean that I may take lessons in managing a boat on
the sea, if I can find somebody to teach me?"

"I do; I shall inquire about among the fishermen and see who is capable
and willing for the task. Come, let us go down to the beach; we shall
have abundance of time for a stroll before breakfast."

At that moment Lulu joined them with a gay good-morning to each; she was
in a happy mood. "Oh, what a lovely morning! what a delightful place
this is!" she cried. "Papa, can't we take a walk?"

"Yes, Max and I were about starting for one, and shall be pleased to
have your company."

"I'd like to go to Tom Never's Head, papa," said Max.

"Oh, so should I!" cried Lulu.

"I believe they call the distance from here about two miles," remarked
the captain reflectively; "but such a walk before breakfast in this
bracing air I presume will not damage children as strong and healthy as
these two of mine," regarding them with a fond, fatherly smile. "So come
along, we will try it."

He took Lulu's hand, and the three wended their way southward along
Sunset Heights, greatly enjoying the sight of the ocean, its waves
glittering and dancing in the brilliant sunlight, their booming sound as
they broke along the beach and the exhilarating breeze blowing fresh and