“Upon consideration, I think it would be better that you should both stay at home. There may be danger, and you will be safer here,” he said firmly.
He was surprised at the laughter caused by his remark.
“Pray don’t joke, and it would be as well to understand that you are coming as a guest on my yacht,” Lady Mildred said coldly.
“You mean that you won’t obey me?” he answered hotly.
“The car is ready. You may stay in England if you wish. We are going,” Lady Mildred said quietly.
When they reached Southampton, Captain Samson was awaiting them at the hotel with the news that the yacht was ready for sea.
“Then we sail to-night,” Lady Mildred said promptly, and their luggage was taken aboard without any delay.
“Less than six days’ start,” Lady Mildred told herself, and as soon as they had left the harbor she interviewed the captain.
“You are to steam at full speed.”
“Yes, my lady.”