Every one knew that the quarrel lay between Robert and Ventnor, and it is not to be wondered at if Iris's influence alone were sufficient to turn the scale in favor of her lover.
The shipowner refused point-blank to interfere in any way during the voyage.
"You promised your co-operation in business even if we found that the _Sirdar_ had gone down with all hands," he retorted bitterly.

"Do you wish me to make my daughter believe she has come back into my life only to bring me irretrievable ruin ?" "That appears to be the result, no matter how you may endeavor to disguise it." "I thought the days were gone when a man would wish to marry a woman against her will." "Nonsense! What does she know about it?
The glamour of this island romance will soon wear off.

It would be different if Anstruther were able to maintain her even decently.

He is an absolute beggar, I tell you.

Didn't he ship on your own vessel as a steward?
Take my tip, Deane.