So it was decided that your father should go first, and get a home ready for me.

He left in the 'Lady Liddel,' and she was lost at sea.

Your father was in an open boat for many days, and died of exhaustion." "Who told you so, mother ?" "The captain lived to reach his home again, and he brought me his watch and ring and last message.

He never saw your face, my lad, he never saw your face." A silence of some minutes ensued.

Ducie had long ceased to weep for her dead love, but he was unforgotten.