He said nothing, but drew her toward him. Looking searchingly into her eyes, he said half in jest, half in earnest:
"You'll be true, always true!"
Gravely she answered:
"Always—until death!"
"You'll look at no other man."
"How can you be so foolish, Ken dear? I see no one but you. I hear no voice but yours. You are my life, my soul. When you return you'll find me here, at this same dock, arms outstretched, waiting, just waiting."
The bell rang.
"All ashore! All ashore!"
He bent low. His mouth met hers in one deep, lingering kiss.
"God bless you, darling."