"Whatever happens, we must not lose sight of him." "I am here," another voice, equally calm, responded beside her.

"You are a brave woman.

Whether I sink or swim, I admire your courage, your steadfastness of purpose." It was the only time he had addressed a word to her during the entire voyage.
They put the women and children into the first boats lowered.

Mothers and little ones went first; single women and widows after.

"Now, Miss Wade," the first officer said, taking her gently by the shoulders when her turn arrived.