But he--" Another rap at the door.

Patsy opened it and admitted Henderson.

He saluted the captain, bowed to the others and said: "We've got her, sir." "Mrs.Denton ?" cried Patsy, delightedly.
Henderson nodded.
"Yes, Miss Doyle; Mrs.Denton and the children." "The children! Why, there aren't any." "I beg your pardon, Miss; there are two." "Two children!" she exclaimed in dismay.

"There must be some mistake.
The young people have only been married five months." Henderson stood stiff as a poker, refusing to argue the point.
"A governess, maybe," suggested the captain.
"More likely," said Uncle John, "young Denton married a widow, with--eh--eh--incumbrances." "That's it, sir," said Henderson earnestly.
"What's it ?" "The incumbrances, sir.

No other word could describe 'em." Patsy's heart sank; she was greatly disappointed.
"And she so young and pretty!" she murmured.
Henderson started to smile, but quickly suppressed it.
"Shall I show them up, Miss ?" he inquired.
"Of course," answered Uncle John, as the girl hesitated.