"Of course, it is all some absurd mistake, and I'm sure we shall get to the bottom of it presently--Tell me what you think of the storm ?" she added, as Mills entered with the tea tray.

"Do you think it will get any worse, because I am terrified to death already ?" "I am no judge of the weather here," he confessed.

"I believe the fishermen are preparing for something unusual." She seated herself before the tea tray and insisted upon performing her duties as hostess.

Afterwards she laid her hand upon his arm and addressed him with an air of complete candour.
"Now, Captain Griffiths," she began, "do listen to me.

Just one moment of common sense, if you please.