Mr. Thaxton crossed over to her, and, seating himself by her side, said, in the gentle voice with which he always addressed her:
"My dear young lady, do you feel well enough to go into business this morning?"
Violet smiled, faintly.
"I am quite well," she said. "I always am. It is only your kind heart which fears otherwise. What business is it?"
"The business upon which you sent for me," said Mr. Thaxton.
Violet started slightly, and a dim look of pain shadowed her eyes.
"I forgot," she said. "I forget so many things." Then she looked over at the captain. "Captain Murpoint sent for you; he will tell you."
The captain, thus adjured, crossed over to them, and explained.
Mr. Thaxton listened.