Of course, the accusation was absurd, the Senate would refuse to convict him, the entire press would espouse the cause of so worthy a public servant.

Certainly, everything would be done to clear his character.

But what was being done?
She could do nothing but wait and wait.

The suspense and anxiety were awful.
Suddenly she heard a familiar step behind her, and Jefferson joined her at the rail.

The wind was due West and blowing half a gale, so where they were standing--one of the most exposed parts of the ship--it was difficult to keep one's feet, to say nothing of hearing anyone speak.