At first, I was sure that Captain Coke would abandon his wicked project as soon as he discovered that I knew what was in his mind.

But now, I am beginning to doubt.
Each day brings us nearer South America, and--and----" She was breathless with excitement.

She drew nearer to the silent, and impassive man at her side; dropping her voice almost to a whisper, she caught his arm with an appealing hand.
"I am afraid that my presence will offer no hindrance to his scheme," she murmured.

"I am terrified to say such a thing, but I am certain, quite _certain_, that the ship will be lost within the next few days." Hozier, though incredulous, could not but realize that the girl was saying that which she honestly thought to be true.
"Lost! Do you mean that, she will be purposely thrown away ?" he asked, and his own voice was not wholly under control, for he was called on to repress a sudden temptation to kiss away the tears that glistened in her brown eyes.
"Yes, that is what he said--on the rocks, this side of Monte Video." "He said--who ?" "The--the captain." "To whom did he say it ?" "Oh, Mr.Hozier, do not ask that, but believe me and help me." "How ?" "I do not know.

I am half distracted with thinking.