It was unfortunate that you did not see them.

Was it long ago when you put in there ?" "Not very long.

I really don't recollect the exact date," was her reply.
"We were on our way home from Alexandria." "Have you ever, in any of the ports you've been, seen a yacht called the _Lola_ ?" I asked eagerly, for it occurred to me that perhaps she might be able to give me information.
"The _Lola_!" she gasped, and instantly her face changed.

A flush overspread her cheeks, succeeded next moment by a death-like pallor.
"The _Lola_!" she repeated in a strange, hoarse voice, at the same time endeavoring strenuously not to exhibit any apprehension.

"No.