If we are attacked, of course we defend ourselves; but we don't go a foot out of our way, if we can help it." Three weeks at sea had done wonders for Mrs.Holland.Now that she was fairly embarked upon her quest, the expression of anxiety gradually died out.

The sea air braced up her nerves, and, what was of still greater benefit to her, she was able to sleep soundly and dreamlessly, a thing she had not done for years.

Dick was delighted at the change in her.
"You look quite a different woman, Mother," he said.

"I don't think your friends at Shadwell would know you, if they were to see you now." "I feel a different woman, Dick.

I have not felt so well and so bright since your father sailed on his last voyage.