Well, I was arguing against my wishes and from a sense of duty, so I at last gave way. After all, the treasure might be there. If so, it was hers and it would be a shame not to get it. The pulse of adventure leaped in my veins.
“So be it,� I said.
“Will you help me to make my arrangements, you are accustomed to the sea, and—�
“I will do more than that,� said I, “with your gracious permission I will go with you.�
“To the island?�
“To the end of the world,� I replied, whereat she stared at me a moment, then looked away.
She extended her hand to me and I tried to kiss it like a gentleman. I made, no doubt, a blundering effort, but at least it was that of an honest man.
“I must go and get ready to go to Master Ficklin’s in the town,� she said softly. “You know the house.�
I nodded.
“Come to me there tomorrow and we will talk further about the project.�