Jenks secured a ham and some biscuits, some pieces of driftwood and the binoculars, and invited Miss Deane to accompany him to the grove.

She obeyed without a word, though she wondered how he proposed to light a fire.

To contribute something towards the expected feast she picked up a dish-cover and a bottle of champagne.
The sailor eyed the concluding item with disfavor.

"Not whilst the sun is up." he said.

"In the evening, yes." "It was for you," explained Iris, coldly.