If we do, that will get us to our dock about 11 o'clock Friday morning, I fancy." Then addressing Shirley direct he said: "And you, fraulein, I hope you won't be glad the voyage is over ?" Shirley sighed and a worried, anxious look came into her face.
"Yes, Captain, I shall be very glad.

It is not pleasure that is bringing me back to America so soon." The captain elevated his eyebrows.

He was sorry the young lady had anxieties to keep her so serious, and he hoped she would find everything all right on her arrival.

Then, politely saluting, he passed on, only to halt again a few paces on where his bewhiskered gallantry met with more encouragement.
Mrs.Blake rose from her chair.

The air was decidedly cooler, she would go downstairs and prepare for dinner.