"But doctor, we get off at Queenstown," explained Lucy. "Well, I think you can manage it. By the time you are ready to leave, he will be strong enough. This young man seems able to carry him ashore, if need be. Are you landing also," he asked of Chester. "Well--yes." Lucy looked at the young man, but said nothing. The doctor promised to bring some medicine, then left. "But Mr. Lawrence--" began Lucy. "I'll listen to no objections," interrupted he. "I couldn't think for a moment of leaving you two in this condition. You're hardly able to lift a glass of water, and now you father's ill also. No; I am going with you, to be your body guard, your servant. Listen! I'm out to see the old world. I should very much like to begin with Queenstown and Cork." The father moved, opened his eyes, then sat up He passed his hand over his face, then looked at the two young people. "It's all right," he muttered, then lay down again on the pillow. The doctor came with his medicine. There were now heard the noise of trunks being hoisted from the hold and the bustle of getting ready to leave the ship. "Father," said Lucy. "We must soon get ready to leave. Will you be able?" "Yes, yes, child"--it seemed difficult for the old man to speak. "And Chester--Mr. Lawrence--here is to go with us and help us." "Yes." He nodded as if it was easier to give assent in that way. "We'll make all things ready, daddy. Don't you worry. Rest as long as you can. It will be some time yet before you will need to get up." The sick man nodded again. "I'll remain here while you get ready," said Chester. "Then you may attend while I do what little is necessary. I'll let my trunk go right on to Liverpool. Lucy hurried away and Chester sat down by the bed. As he smoothed out the coverlet, the minister reached out and took Chester's hand which he held in his own as if to get strength from it. There came into the old man's face an expression of contentment, but he did not try to talk. Lucy returned, and Chester hurried to his own room where he soon packed his few belongings and was ready. He found the elders on deck watching the approach to Queenstown, and explained to them what had happened to change somewhat his plans. "I'll surely hunt you up," he said to Elder Malby, "and visit with you;" and the Elder wished him God-speed and gave him his blessing.