Did you suppose I would consent to remain alone long ?" "Le Gaire said he just left you." She leaned out over the rail, half concealing me from view.
"Oh, that must have been fifteen minutes ago," and she laughed.

"It is never safe to leave me as long as that.

You know that, papa, and now I warn Captain Le Gaire." The older man echoed her laugh, striking his companion lightly on the shoulder.
"I fear the little witch is right, Gerald," he said pleasantly.

"Come, we'll go in, and uncover the whole conspiracy." Their backs were toward us, and she straightened up, grasping me by the hand.

She was shaking from head to foot, even her voice trembled.
"You must not be found here, and we have but a moment.