"Well, you can imagine how thankful I am," resumed Mr. Duncan.
"I'll thank you more properly at another time. I hope I didn't
delay you on your trip."
"It's not of much consequence," responded the youth. "I was only
going to see that everything was all right at our house," and he
explained about his father being at the hotel and mentioned his
worriment. "I will go on now unless I can do something more for
you," resumed Tom. "I will probably stay at our house all night
to-night instead of trying to get back to Sandport."
"I'd like to send word to my wife about what has happened," said
the hunter. "If it would not be too much out of your way, I'd
appreciate it if you could stop at my home in Waterford and tell
her, so she will not be alarmed at my absence."
"I'll do it," replied our hero. "There is no special need of my
hurrying. I have brought your gun and compass up from the boat.
They are down in the office."
"Will you do me a favor?" asked Mr. Duncan quickly.
"Of course."
"Then please accept that gun and compass with my compliments.
They are both of excellent make, and I don't think I shall use
that gun this season. My wife would be superstitious about it.
As for the compass, you'll need one in this fog, and I can
recommend mine as being accurate.
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