EANWHILE Dr. Giles had returned to his office, where he found Mr. Curtis and Flora eagerly awaiting his arrival.

"Well, doctor," inquired Mr. Curtis, "how did our young friend bear up at the last moment? Was he beginning to feel shaky when you left him?"

"Not a bit of it," answered Dr. Giles. "William is a brave lad, and, aside from a slight nervousness which is perfectly natural under the circumstances, he does not display the slightest signs of fear. In fact, I am convinced he is better fitted to make the trip than many a man would be."

"Oh, Dr. Giles," exclaimed Flora, "you really don't think anything will happen to him, do you?"