"We'll see how it looks," he said to himself, "after a pull up the
river!"

The landlord and the police inspector smuggled him out by the back way
unknown to the expectant populace in front The two men stood on the
river-bank admiring him, as he pulled away from them, with his long,
powerful, easy, beautiful stroke.

"That's what I call the pride and flower of England!" said the
inspector. "Has the betting on him begun?"

"Six to four," said the landlord, "and no takers."



Julius went early to the station that night. His mother was very
anxious. "Don't let Geoffrey find an excuse in your example," she said,
"if he is late."

The first person whom Julius saw on getting out of the carriage was
Geoffrey--with his ticket taken, and his portmanteau in charge of the
guard.




FOURTH SCENE.--WINDYGATES.