There is no other solution of the problem.

And that reveals the plan of robbery--to get you out of the way, and then have her take the fortune.

Who would ever suspect such a fraud ?" She sat silent, motionless, apparently unable at once to grasp all the meaning in his words.

It seemed unbelievable, and her gaze was straight out across the black waters, one hand clinging firmly to offset the rocking of the frail raft.

Then she pointed away into the distance.
"See, there is light over there," she exclaimed eagerly.