It will not be long now." "No; we shall know in a few minutes if the _Sea Gull_ is standing by hunting us.

If she shows up, you must do exactly as I say.

You promise that ?" "Of course," and the clasp of her hand tightened.

"You have no reason to doubt me." The Lieutenant's eyes were on the widening sea line, and I bent down and pressed my lips to her bare arm.

I glanced up again into flushed cheeks.
"It has been a great night," I said sincerely.