"We have, indeed; but I trust no lives will be lost," replied Emily.
"No; the woman will do very well. The wound is a severe one, but not dangerous. Her strong constitution will resist all fatal consequences."
"I trust it may, for this has been a day of disaster, without the loss of more life."
"You were a passenger in the Chalmetta?"
"I was."
"Then you have had a narrow escape."
"But a more narrow one since the explosion. Thank Heaven, I have been preserved from both calamities!"
"Had you no friends on board?"
"I had—one friend;" and she hesitated. "I fear he has perished."
"Hope for the best!" replied the doctor, kindly.