His face was white.
"John," repeated the captain.
"Hush!" ordered John.

He strode to the door and opened it.
"Emily!" he cried.

"Emily!" There was no answer.

John waited a moment and then turned and walked to the window, where he raised the shade and stood looking out.
"John," said the captain again.
"Hush! Don't say anything to me now." So Captain Obed did not speak.

A few minutes later the dining-room door opened and Mr.Daniels entered.