"He tells me he thinks you mean to take me, after all." She laughed.

"To-morrow night," she answered, "will be our last on board.

I shall give you my final decision then." "But that is twenty-four hours away! Must I wait so long as that ?" "A little suspense won't hurt you.

I can't forget those long days when I waited for your letters--" "I know! But can't you give me--just a little hint--here--to-night ?" "I am without mercy--absolutely without mercy!" And then, as West's fingers closed over her hand, she added softly: "Not even the suspicion of a hint, my dear--except to tell you that--my answer will be--yes.".