"Yes, and it has made me very unhappy. It is terrible that he is taking such risks." Turning to Mr. Parker she asked apprehensively: "Do you think he will run any danger?"
The old gentleman shook his head.
"Of course not, my dear lady. It is preposterous to even think of such a thing. We have kept the matter too secret. Don't be uneasy. He will come to no harm." Raising his hat, he added: "Excuse me, ladies. I'll go and find Kenneth and bring him to you."
The next instant he was swallowed up by the crowd.
Helen, uneasy at her husband's prolonged absence, suggested that they go below and join him.
Suddenly a stentorian voice called out:
"All ashore—all ashore!"
Quickly, Helen jumped to her feet, only to bump into Kenneth, who at that moment ran up, followed by Mr. Parker.
"All ashore, dear," he said hastily, "you had better go."
She made no reply, but averted her head so he might not see her red eyes.