He was still hovering about, but my anxiety to enjoy a word with her alone caused me to send him on a task elsewhere.
"Has Captain Sanchez been attended to yet ?" I asked sharply.

"No; then see to him at once.

I have reason to believe he is alone this morning, and will need you.

Yes, we can get along very nicely." We waited until he disappeared within the after stateroom, bearing a tray; then her eyes suddenly lifted to mine, filled with questioning.
"Tell me what has happened ?" She breathed eagerly.

"I heard the noise of a struggle out here, and voices conversing.