"I know well the character of the crew of the 'Nancy.'"
"So do I."
A deeper pallor overspread the girl's face, as in a low, husky voice she whispered:
"I believe they are leading you on."
"Leading me on?"
"Yes."
"I do not understand."
"You say you are going off with them?"
"Yes."
"They would not take a stranger off with them unless they had a purpose."