He had guessed shrewdly at Neil's motive.

"Is it possible that we may have another young lady passenger ?" he asked banteringly.
There was no answering humor to this in Neil's eyes.
"I wish we might!" he said quietly.
"We can!" exclaimed Nathaniel.

"My ship--" "It is impossible.

I am speaking of Winnsome.

Arbor Croche's house is in the heart of the town and guarded by dogs.