"I shall not worry her with any criticisms of the performance.

The fact is, she will need cheering up, and if I can do it I will.

She's captain now, and I'll stand up for her like a good fellow." Edna stood on the beach, gazing out on the ocean illuminated by the rays of the setting sun, keeping her eyes fixed on the captain's boat until it became a mere speck.

Then, when it had vanished entirely among the lights and shades of the evening sea, she still stood a little while and watched.

Then she turned and slowly walked up to the plateau.