Well, after all, life had not been pleasant; and she had nothing to fear from another world, she had done no wrong.

Then suddenly she began to think of the others.

Where was Lady Holmhurst?
and where were the boy and the nurse?
Acting upon the impulse she did not stay to realize, she ran to the saloon hatchway.

It was fairly clear now, for most of the people were on deck, and she found her way to the child's cabin with but little difficulty.

There was a light in it, and the first glance showed her that the nurse had gone; gone, and deserted the child--for there he lay, asleep, with a smile upon his little round face.