She had expected to find her uncle and Billy Brackett and Winn, and had hastened to announce the joyful news of Don Blossom's safety.
Now as Mr.Gilder led her aft and down into the living-room, he strove to banish that frightened look by gentle words and reassuring promises.
"But where is my Uncle Aleck?
And where are Mr.Brackett and Winn?
I can't find them anywhere.

Solon said they were in the pilot-house." "They are on the raft, and we are going to find them," was the answer.
"Oh, I'm so glad they've got the raft again! And I'm glad you gave it back to them, too.

Now, Winn can't say you are a bad man any longer.
But you've only borrowed the _Whatnot_ for a little while, haven't you ?" "Yes, only for a little while." "I don't think those others are very nice-looking men, and I was awfully afraid until I saw you.

Then I knew it must be all right." "It is all right, little one, and there is nothing for you to be afraid of.

No harm shall come to you so long as I am here, and I promise to see you safe with your friends again before leaving you.