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He had to pass the cabins set apart for the two girls The ports were

lighted, and through onehe could see solass and its blurred condition, he

could not tell whether the occupant was Elsie or Isobel, or Isobel's

nal to him to open the

door

He unfastened the bolts, and held a half door slightly ajar Joey,

ever eager to be out of the pelting storm, hopped inside, and Courtenay

heard Elsie exclairacious, Joey! Where is your life-belt?"

"Do you want anything?" asked Courtenay, through the chink

Elsie smiled at him She rapped in a heavy ulster, and had a Tam

o' Shanter tied firht we had better bring life-belts from our cabins I

came for mine, and I looked out and saw you I wanted to ask you what

had become of Dr Christobal I hope you don'tto him Would you care to co the injured men, you know And there are--others

there, who are beyond his help"

"Perhaps I may be of some assistance"

"Coht to

that rail And don't h to please the superioress of a nunnery