“Do you wish to speak to me?”
The words sounded to Stanhope far, far distant, but he understood them, and replied:
“Is this the only way we can make ourselves understood?”
“Yes.”
“You think that the Dolphin is now able to be removed?”
“Oh, yes.”
“I am glad of that. Shall we return to the cabin now?”
“Unless you wish to conduct some research. If so, this is your chance.”
But Stanhope replied:
“I think I will defer it until another time.”