“Almost sure to be.”
“Then, of course, I needn’t trouble you with the message.”
“Don’t jump at conclusions. There might be another and quicker way.”
“Wireless?” she asked quickly.
“No wireless on the island. No. This way you’ll just have to trust me for.”
“I’ll trust you for anything you say you can do.”
“But I don’t say I can. I say only that I’ll try.”
“That’s enough for me. Ready! Now, brace yourself. I’m coming down.”
“Wh—why—wait! Can’t you send it down?”
“No. Besides, you know you want to see me. No use pretending, after last time. Remember your verse now, and I’ll come slowly.”