He had already said goodbye to Mrs.
Haines and her daughter, and though he heard shouts and screams coming from the watergate, he had no idea what had taken place; until Mr.
Haines joined him.
"Have you seen them safely off ?" Charlie asked.
"My wife has gone," Mr.Haines said.

"My daughter is still here.

There has been a horrible scene of confusion.

Although the boats were amply sufficient to carry all, no steps whatever had been taken to secure order.

The consequence was, there was a wild rush.