Perhaps Sam will tell us--Hello! Where is Sam ?" But Sam had vanished.

He had no mind for an investigation in the presence of Captain Jack.
"Well, well, he can't be much injured, I guess.

Meantime, can I give you a lift, Annette ?" "No, thank you," said the girl, the colour in her cheeks matching the crimson ribbon at her throat.

"I'm just going home.

It's only a little way.