He thought then that the angry swirling of the sea became more infuriated; that the swell of the waves was greater. Far in the distance he heard the inhuman, piercing shriek of the sea-gulls.

"Who's that there, Sally?"

"It's—me."

He saw that both of the men in the smack leaned toward him.

"What?"

"It's—it's—me."

"You!"

"Go on back, Pa;—Will, make him—go on back. Get the others to go;—please—Pa;—please."

For answer he heard the man's shout to the other boats about the nets.

"Storm—lads;—make—for—shore."