CHAPTER XVII.
RAINBOW ISLAND AGAIN--AND AFTERWARD Sir Arthur Deane was sitting alone in his cabin in a state of deep dejection, when he was aroused by a knock, and Robert entered.
"Can you give me half an hour ?" he asked.

"I have something to say to you before we land." The shipowner silently motioned him to a seat.
"It concerns Iris and myself," continued Anstruther.

"I gathered from your words when we met on the island that both you and Lord Ventnor regarded Iris as his lordship's promised bride.

From your point of view the arrangement was perhaps natural and equitable, but since your daughter left Hong Kong it happens that she and I have fallen in love with each other.

No; please listen to me.