"Are not babies," I put in, with my heart going pit-a-pat.
"Nor cowards," added Sylvia, with a lip that trembled a little.
It made the captain cough.
"The—the May Queen has sprung a leak?" she said.
"You heard me say so, I suppose."
"And the ship is in danger, Captain Maitland?"
"Can you trust me, young lady?" was his answer.
Sylvia put her hand in his.
"You know we trust you," she said.
He caught it in a hearty grasp; and gave me an encouraging smile.