I am convinced we are alone here.

It is a small place at the best, and if any Chinamen were ashore they would have put in an appearance long since." "Do you think, then, that we may remain here long ?" "It is impossible to form an opinion on that point.

Help may come in a day.

On the other hand----" "Yes ?" "It is a wise thing, Miss Deane, to prepare for other contingencies." She stood still, and swept the horizon with comprehensive eyes.

The storm had vanished.