All the passengers are on deck," the man added, smiling.

"Land is in sight." Land! And George had not come to tell her! He must be desperately ill! She groped up the steps, holding by the brass rail.

"I will give him a fine surprise!" she said to herself.

"I can take care of him, now.
To-night we shall be on shore and this misery all over.

And then the great joy will begin!" She came out on deck.