16/35 Somehow I seemed to lose all power to move. I had just shut my eyes, and thought it was all over, when there was a shout and a rush, and I saw the Malay roll over; and then I made a snatch at Frances, and rolled over, too." "It was a terrible moment," Mr.Hudson said. "But I agree, with Frances, that it is better for you to try and think nothing more about it, until you have perfectly recovered your health and spirits." "I hear, dad, that the young man that saved us has gone on board ship. I asked, directly I was up, because I wanted to see him." "And I expect, my dear, that he slipped away because he didn't want to see you. It sounds rude, doesn't it? |