27/49 Flora de Barral had been more astounded than convinced by the first impetuosity of Roderick Anthony. She let herself be carried along by a mysterious force which her person had called into being, as her father had been carried away out of his depth by the unexpected power of successful advertising. The _Ferndale_ had just come to her loading berth. The only living creature on board was the ship-keeper--whether the same who had been described to us by Mr.Powell, or another, I don't know. |