“Yes, Captain.” Nan answered meekly and started to get up.
“No, no,” he motioned her to remain seated.
Nan sat down again. The voice was one that was accustomed to being obeyed.
“I merely wanted to make certain that everything was satisfactory.” He looked critically about the room.
“Oh, it is! It is!” Nan exclaimed. “It’s just perfect!” Not even her confusion could keep the note of sincerity out of her voice.
The Captain seemed preoccupied with his inspection of the stateroom. “Your baggage has been moved.” It was more a statement than a question. “You are feeling—well.”
“Yes, thank you, sir,” Nan hastened to reply. Had she felt otherwise she wouldn’t have dared to admit it in the face of his assurance.
“You want for nothing?”
“No—no, sir. Nothing at all.” Nan was annoyed at her own inability to be at ease. If only he had come at another time!
Then his glance seemed to take in Laura for the first time.