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Many of the diners became interested and stopped eating long enough to watch the lingering embrace to the end . The Judge shook hands all around , then places were made for him and Molly at the table occupied by Aunt Betty , Dorothy and Jim . Dorothy quickly won their promise to go down the bay in the yacht , and lunch over , the party immediately made preparations to start . Herr Deichenberg and his wife were sure the trip would prove rather trying for them , as neither was fond of the water , so decided to remain at the hotel and receive Mr. Ludlow , who was due at four o'clock . Upon Dorothy 's insisting that perhaps she had better stay and meet the manager , also , the Herr shook his head . `` No , no ; dat iss entirely unnecessary . '' `` Then give him my regards , and say that I shall see him to-night or in the morning , '' cried the girl .