"Indeed we have," replied several voices.
"I am glad to hear it," returned the Captain, heartily; "and now the question is, Shall we tarry here longer or go on our southward way to visit other places, where we will escape the rigors of winter in our more northern homes?"
No one spoke for a moment; then Mr. Dinsmore said: "Let the majority decide. I am perfectly satisfied to go on or to stay here, as you, Captain, and they may wish."
"And I echo my husband's sentiments and feelings," remarked Mrs. Rose Dinsmore, pleasantly.
"And you, mother?" asked the Captain, turning to Mrs. Travilla.
"I, too, am entirely willing to go or stay, as others may wish," she replied, in her own sweet voice.
"And you, Evelyn?" asked the Captain, turning to her.
"I feel that it would be delightful either to go or stay, father," she answered, with a smile and a blush.
The others were quite as non-committal, but after some further chat on the subject it was decided that they would leave Bermuda the next morning, and, taking a southerly course, probably make Porto Rico their next halting place.