He would find some means of rescue; he must! He was back instantly, grasping her arm.
"Quick," he cried.

"You knew this yacht; what small boats did she carry ?" "Only the one; the other was so warped it had been taken ashore." "Only one! Those fellows put off in that.

There was nothing else to save life aboard ?" "There are life-belts here; see, hung to the front of the cabin.

Was that what you meant ?" "Yes, and no." He snatched one from the hook, and hastily strapped it about her.

"These may help, but we shall need more.