"I didn't know the commander expected any visitors to-day or we should have had it roped off.

Anything I can show you on this deck ?" he inquired politely.
"Nothing at all, thanks," Geraldine assured him.

"We'll just stroll about for a little time." They leaned over the rail together.

The young officer saluted and withdrew.

A freshening breeze blew in their faces and the sunshine danced upon the foam-flecked sea.