A little later Mr.Carr came down into the cabin.

He breathed a sigh of relief as he said: "We're all right.

We've passed the reef and we have nothing more to fear for the present.

The gale is going down." "That's the best news I've heard in a year!" exclaimed Mr.Tarbill.
"Never again will I take a sea voyage for my health.

I've lost seven pounds to-night, I know I have." Mr.Carr's words were soon verified.