"You'll see him shortly," grinned Mr. Farnum. "But come in, boys."
As the three submarine boys entered the office, in a group, their
glances fell upon two men, in the uniform of United States sailors,
standing at ease near the door. In a chair near Mr. Farnum's desk sat
a third man, dressed in ordinary citizen attire. He was a man of about
twenty-eight, dark, smooth-faced, slender of figure, yet
broad-shouldered.
"Lieutenant Danvers," called Mr. Farnum, smiling broadly, "I want to
present my submarine boys to you. First of all, Jack Benson, our
young captain."
Realizing that his question had been overheard, Jack went forward with
a very red face, holding out his hand. With a quiet smile, Lieutenant
Frank Danvers, U.S. Navy, took the boy's hand. Then Hal and Eph were
presented.
"I see that I was mistaken about the molasses," laughed Jack.
"Nothing as sweet as all that about the Navy, eh?" smiled Mr. Danvers.
"However, my delay in getting here was due entirely to delay in official
orders. I am now on the ground, however, and ready for prompt--"
At this moment the outer door shot open with a bang.
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