As to the more important matter, forgive me that I remind you that only a few hours ago you were threatening a lady in my house with a revolver.' 'Then it was your house ?' 'Why not?
May I not possess a house ?' He smiled.
'I must request you to put the yacht about at once, instantly, and take me back.' She tried to speak firmly.
'Ah!' he said, 'I am afraid that's impossible.

I didn't put out to sea with the intention of returning at once, instantly.' In the last words he gave a faint imitation of her tone.
'When I do get back,' she said, 'when my father gets to know of this affair, it will be an exceedingly bad day for you, Mr Jackson.' 'But supposing your father doesn't hear of it--' 'What ?' 'Supposing you never get back ?' 'Do you mean, then, to have my murder on your conscience ?' 'Talking of murder,' he said, 'you came very near to murdering my friend, Miss Spencer.

At least, so she tells me.' 'Is Miss Spencer on board ?' Nella asked, seeing perhaps a faint ray of hope in the possible presence of a woman.
'Miss Spencer is not on board.

There is no one on board except you and myself and a small crew--a very discreet crew, I may add.' 'I will have nothing more to say to you.

You must take your own course.' Thanks for the permission,' he said.