If she hesitated now she might lose him for ever--him whom she would follow to the end of the world.

In an instant her mind was made up, for Betty had plenty of courage.

She would go, even though she must desert the cousin whom she loved.
Thrusting the letter into her bosom she ran to Margaret's room, and, bursting into it, told her of the man and his sad message.

But of that letter she said nothing.

Margaret turned white at the news, then, recovering herself, said: "I will come and speak with him at once." And together they went down the stairs.
To Margaret the sailor repeated his story, nor could all her questions shake it.