"Very.

If you will take a peep over the side of the ship, you'll see how low down she is in the water." "My aunt doesn't know the ship is leaking," she went on, hurriedly.

"I want to keep it from her as long as possible." He nodded his head.
"Mr.Mott figures we'll stay afloat for ten or twelve hours,--maybe longer.

I will see to it that you and Mrs.Spofford get into one of the boats in case we--well, just in case, you know.

We will be given ample warning, Miss Clinton.