Even Lieutenant Beverley might not see you in the right light." "What--what do you mean ?" she gasped, shrinking from him, a burning spot reappearing under the dimpled skin of each cheek.
"Pray, Miss, do not get excited.

There is nothing to make you cry." He saw tears shining in her eyes.

"Beverley is not in the slightest danger.

All will be well, and he'll come back in a few days.

The expedition will be but a pleasure trip.