We'll stand by the ship.

What's to be done?
Bail 'em out ?" It is of record that the three gentlemen were closeted with the officers and managers for an hour or more, but it is not clear that they transacted anything that could seriously affect the situation.
Mrs.Medcroft, despite Mrs.Odell-Carney's friendly offices, refused point blank to discuss the situation.

She did not dare to do or say anything as yet.

Her husband had not telegraphed the word releasing her from the sorry compact.

She loyally decided to stand by the agreement, no matter what the cost, until she received word from London that he had triumphed or failed in his brave fight against the "bloodsuckers." "I will explain to-morrow, dear Mrs.Odell-Carney," she pleaded.