It was arranged that Jack Frost’s wife and daughter should accompany Lady Wallace to her old home and remain with her until Jack returned from his next voyage to America. We will pass over the incidents attending the funeral of Admiral Powers, by simply saying that he was buried according to his rank in the Navy, and followed to his grave amid the belching of cannon and the tramp of citizens. Both Lord and Lady Wallace tried to induce Walter to enter London society, but he utterly refused. He even refused to change his sailor suit for a citizen’s dress. After making arrangements with his lawyer to look after his interest in his grand-father Powers’ estate, he and Cora made a short journey to France and Scotland, and returned a few days before the Reindeer was to sail. There had been many surmises as to what was contained in the package handed by Admiral Powers to Captain Davis, with directions that it should not be opened until the morning of the sailing of the Reindeer. The morning for the sailing of the ship had arrived, and the Reindeer presented a beautiful appearance, being neatly dressed with flags. The men formed in little parties on deck, as the parting between husband and wife, and parents and children was about to take place, among which was Jack Frost, wife and daughter. In the cabin was the Captain, Cora and Lord and Lady Wallace. The time for the opening of the mysterious package had arrived. Captain Davis was about to break the seal, when he discovered that Walter was not present. Where is Walter? he asked. He has an interest in the contents of this package, and should be present when it is read. Lieutenant, please call him to the cabin. The Lieutenant found him with Tom Jones, Jack Frost and wife. The Captain requests your company in the cabin. They are about to break the seal of the package delivered to the Captain by your grand-father Powers. Walter reluctantly obeyed the summons, for he had resolved on his return trip to mess with his friends Tom and Jack. The seal was removed and the package opened. Captain Davis read the first, which directed the Bank of England to pay to Walter Wallace £1,000. The Captain then read the second paper and handed it to Walter, saying: This was the last official act of your grand-father. Walter took the paper, read it carefully and then remarked: I am not worthy of this at present, Captain. Please take it, and when I am able to perform the duties of that office, I will accept it, and not before. What is it? asked the Lieutenant and Cora in the same breath. It is his appointment as Second Lieutenant in the English Navy, and assigned to this ship, and he is qualified to enter upon his duties at once, replied Captain Davis. The whole party then congratulated him upon his appointment, and urged him to accept. But it was not until his friends Tom and Jack put in their oar that he would consent, and then it was only conditionally.