CHAPTER LXXIII

Julius Roasts Money At the Blue Boar, Jim found that the faithful Angus had arrived with a change of clothing in preparation for his master's release--an act of thoughtfulness which Captain Featherstone appreciated. As soon as he had changed and shaved he made his way to the Howetts' house, expecting to find that the girl had gone to bed. To his surprise she was in the drawing-room, and with her was John Wood. She came toward him with her hands outstretched, and he took her in his arms. "I wanted to stay with you, …