9/18 'And you came by accident in a merchant-ship! You are one of those who are marked for extraordinary adventures. Confess: you would have set eyes on me, and not known me. It's a miracle that I should meet my little friend Harry--little no longer my friend all the same, are you not ?' I hoped so ardently. Prove that you put faith in our friendship.' In desperation I exclaimed, 'But I must, I must hear of my father.' She turned to consult the colonel's face. |