"I know you will be disappointed if our enterprise is abandoned.

So will I.Since this latest complication arose I fear I have not given our project the consideration it deserves." The boy passed his hand wearily across his forehead and, rising from his seat, took a few nervous steps up and down the room.

Then, pausing, he asked abruptly: "Are you still inclined to be my champion, Miss Stanton ?" "If I can be of any help," she replied, simply.
"Then I wish you would visit the yacht, make the acquaintance of Captain Carg and tell him of the trouble I am in.

Will you ?" "With pleasure.

That is--I'll be glad to do your errand." "I'll give you a letter to him," he continued, and turning to the attendant he asked for writing material, which was promptly furnished him.