But the homeward voyage has been delayed by a storm which has driven the ship out of her course.

Taking advantage, on the third day, of the first returning calm, the commander of the _Amazon_ has anchored off the coast of Newfoundland, and has sent ashore to increase his supplies of water before he sails for England.

The weary passengers have landed for a few hours, to refresh themselves after the discomforts of the tempest.

Among them are the two ladies.

The veil left on the table in the boat-house is Clara's veil.
And who is the man sitting on the chest, with the cord in his hand, looking out idly at the sea?
The man is the only cheerful person in the ship's company.