"But you are so tired—"
"No more than you, I am sure. Why, I have done nothing except to stay awake. You have had all the work and worry. It will not be long now."
"No; we shall know in a few minutes if the Sea Gull is standing by hunting us. If she shows up, you must do exactly as I say. You promise that?"
"Of course," and the clasp of her hand tightened. "You have no reason to doubt me."
The Lieutenant's eyes were on the widening sea line, and I bent down and pressed my lips to her bare arm. I glanced up again into flushed cheeks.
"It has been a great night," I said sincerely. "The one in all my life best worth living through."
"I almost believe you mean that."
"Don't you?"
"Can you not read my answer in my eyes?"
"Craig," exclaimed the Lieutenant suddenly, "that must be the fellow off there to port. Here, try the glasses—just where the cloud is lifting a bit."