Enormous seas poured over her and swept everything from the decks.

A boat was lowered but immediately smashed to atoms.

In this critical position, the coolest person aboard was Betsy.

She a life preserver strapped firmly around her and was covered with one of the captain's oil-skins.
"I guess it is a matter of swim for it," roared Paul to the captain, "as she won't stand this very long." At this instant the mainmast went and as it swung clear, the stays were hastily cut by the captain and Paul.

The captain frantically motioned Betsy to grab one of the lines attached to the mast.