Chapter 230

When they deplaned, and went to pay their fees, the attendant explained they were already paid. He said, "All your fees are paid, for as long as you wish to stay with us. Your yacht is here. It has been inspected, and is approved for all landing sites, on these islands. Your luggage has been inspected, and is on the way there now. Enjoy your stay, please. The Government of Ecuador has instructed us to afford you every courtesy. If there is anything we can do for you, do not hesitate to ask any of your guides for it."

Ann and Charlie looked at one another and simultaneously said, "Celeste!"

Ann laughed, "I did not know Ecuador had a national debt."

Charlie replied, "They probably do not have one anymore. That woman has to be put in a 'rubber room', for her own safety."

As they got closer to the docks, Ann asked Charlie, "How did that get here so fast; and how did she know we would be together?"