It's my turn now." I carried her to the sofa, and she lay still, but with her eyes fixed on me.

I was full of rage against McGregor, but I couldn't afford the luxury of indulging it, so I gave my whole mind to finding a way out for us.

At last I seemed to hit upon a plan.
The signorina saw the inspiration in my eye.

She jumped up and came to me.
"Have you got it, Jack ?" she said.
"I think so--if you will trust yourself to me, and don't mind an uncomfortable night." "Go on." "You know my little steam launch?
It will be dark to-night.

If we can get on board with a couple of hours' start we can show anybody a clean pair of heels.