She was very solemn and her lip quivered but she did not hesitate.
"It's about David," she said.

"Somethin's happened to David.

I--I'm goin' to tell you about it, Cap'n Gould." She told of her adventure and of David's peril.

Shadrach listened.

When he heard of the accusation which was the cause of the affair he shook his head.
"My, my!" he exclaimed.