"Not yet. I want to know—what boat was it?"
"One of our Maxham boats. It went out to do what it could."
"And who else—?"
"Please wait a little till aunt Barbara comes in. She'll tell you anything you want to know."
"Who else was saved?"
"Another day, when you are a little stronger."
"My brother—Philip? He was the Captain. And little Lou?"
Jessie was silent.
"Tell me the truth. I have to hear. Were they saved?"
Silence still; but two drops fell upon Mildred's wrist. She looked up, faintly smiling.