For only an instant her eyes were leveled at him.

Then they flashed past him, and with a swift movement she came toward Alan.

A flush had leaped into her cheeks, but there was no excitement in her voice when she spoke.

Yet it was distinct, and clearly heard by Rossland.
"I understand we are approaching Skagway, Mr.Holt," she said.

"Will you take me on deck, and tell me about it ?" Graham's agent had paused at the foot of the stair and was slowly preparing to light a cigarette.