He is bringing it at once in order to save time." A second spectral figure emerged from the gloom.

Without waiting for further instructions, Marcel swung his paddle, and the one craft passed the other in the center of the pool.

Iris felt Hozier's hands on her waist.

He obeyed orders, and uttered no sound, but the action told her that she might trust him implicitly.

When the narrow cleft was traversed, and she saw the open sea on her right, there was ample need for some such assurance of guardianship.