With that he drained his glass, and turning it upside down, took Mrs. Marvel's hand and kissed it, like the gallant knight he was. Amid tears and embraces and blessings, Mrs. Marvel took her departure, escorted by the Old Sailor; and the lovers were left to their quiet honeymoon. The "Merry Andrew" did not sail until two days afterwards, as the Old Sailor had said. All too swiftly flew by the hours in that brief time; and Joshua and Ellen found it harder to part than they had ever done before. "I am pledged to you forever, darling," said Joshua, as they stood together during the last few minutes. "And I to you, dear." "I want a curl, Ellen; not to remind me of you, but to have something of you always near me." She cut off one of her brown curls, and he kissed her and it, and placed it in the Bible Dan had given him. "How shall I count the days, darling! But I shall see you through all my work. It is time for me to go. My undying faithful love for you. My undying faithful love for Dan. And now, put your arms about my neck, and say 'God bless you, and bring you safely back!'" "God bless you, and bring you safely back, my dear, my heart's treasure!" Her strength failed her here, and she was sinking to the ground. "Take her, sir," said Joshua to the Old Sailor, who was standing a little apart. "May Heaven reward you for all your kindness!" He stooped and kissed her once more, and whispering, "I leave my heart behind me," hurried with uneven steps to the boat in waiting for him. CHAPTER XXIV. FALSE FRIEND OR TRUE?