Josiah protested and the captain replied.

Grace leaned forward.
"Auntie," she whispered, "tell me: Did a letter--Did he--" "Yes, it came.

I gave it to him." "Did--did he tell you?
Do you know ?" "Yes, I know, deary." "Did he--is he--" "He's well, deary.

He'll be all right.

I'll look out for him." "You will, won't you?
You won't let him do anything--" "Not a thing.