Our introduction has been an alarming one.

I--I don't think we have met during the voyage." "No," replied Salter.

"I am in the second cabin." "Oh! thank you.

It's so good of you," she faltered amiably, for want of inspiration.

As he went out of the stateroom, Salter spoke to Bettina.
"I will send the doctor, if I can find him," he said.