Eight miles away, it was not till two in the afternoon that the light air-fans enabled her to drop anchor a quarter of a mile off the shore.

The sight of her gave Sheldon fresh courage, and the tedious hours of waiting did not irk him.

He gave his orders to the boss- boys and made his regular trips to the hospital.

Nothing mattered now.
His troubles were at an end.

He could lie down and take care of himself and proceed to get well.