"We shall have Sigurd coming to look for us, and
poor Britta will think we have left her too long alone. Thank you, my
lad!" this to Sir Philip, who instantly gave orders for the boat to be
lowered. "You have given us a day of thorough, wholesome enjoyment. I
hope I shall be able to return it in some way. You must let me see as
much of you as possible."
They shook hands cordially, and Errington proposed to escort them back
as far as their own pier, but this offer Gueldmar refused.
"Nonsense!" he exclaimed cheerily. "With four oarsmen to row us along,
why should we take you away from your friends? I won't hear of such a
thing! And now, regarding the great fall of Njedegorze; Mr. Macfarlane
here says you have not visited it yet. Well the best guide you can have
there is Sigurd. We'll make up a party and go when it is agreeable to
you; it is a grand sight,--well worth seeing. To-morrow we shall meet
again for the salmon-spearing,--I warrant I shall be able to make the
time pass quickly for you! How long do you think of staying here?"
"As long as possible!" answered Errington absently, his eyes wandering
to Thelma, who was just then shaking hands with his friends and bidding
them farewell.
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