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He straightened up and struck the man with some force on his chest He then tilted the man’s head back and pinched his nose ‘Anybody here know CPR?’ he asked in the sa else As he bent to breathe into the er counted hi compressions to the man’s chest in an expert way

They continued this until two members of staff took over froers sitting in the near vicinity toto transfer herself and a very sleepy Sam to another part of the boat when Roman appeared at her side

‘Co Sa the holdall she had looped over her shoulder

‘I can e’ He treated her to one of his trade-mark ironic looks—the ones that made her feel incredibly childish—and she handed it over with a sigh

‘This weighs a ton I don’t knoomen need to cart so much junk around with them’

Scarlet couldn’t let this sexist criticis in there is es of clothes—’

‘Changes—? You’ve got more than one set in there?’

‘You don’t knowhim a superior look ‘Then there’s the waterproof in case it rains and drinks…obviously A packed lunch because he’s a bit of a fussy eater and some crayons and a—’

A sed at the corners of Roman’s mobile lips as he listened to her narrate the contents ‘All right, I get the picture’

Having secured them alternative seats, he turned to Scarlet, his dark eyes sweeping assessingly over her pale features ‘How are you feeling?’

‘Fine’

He looked less than convinced ‘I admire your stoical attitude—’ in Scarlet’s opinion his attitude suggested exasperation rather than adreen was a figure of speech A boat journey with you has taught me otherwise’

‘That poor ave a quick glance at Sam and saas happily preoccupied Fortunately he had slept right through the crisis ‘Ho is he? He’s not…?’ She hardly dared askp????e

‘He started breathing’

Scarlet gave a noisy sigh of relief ‘Well thank goodness for that!’