Sedgwick looked at her fondly for a moment, and then said:
"You are a great little woman, sure enough; but you are such a one that I would rather remain than go without you."
She put her hands upon his lips, and said:
"Duty, love. Hist, we must always be brave and self-forgetful enough to do our duty. I am going now to see Margaret." She walked a few steps, then turned back and said:
"Why would it not be the right thing for Mr. Jordan and Margaret to be married before you leave?"
"I believe it would," said Sedgwick, "only that I have planned that we would give them a great wedding in London."
"So had I," said Grace, "and we will."
Just as they were talking, Captain McGregor came from the direction of the harbor.
"I have news for you," he said. "I have sold the 'Pallas.' She will sail to-morrow, and now I propose to remain with you, and go with you to London when you go."
"You have sold the dear ship?" said Sedgwick. "And what of the doctor and the crew?"