CHAPTER NINE
Sophia watched the sea that their boat cut through, willing it to pass by quicker. How long had they been aboard now? Days, certainly, and it felt as though every one was a test of her patience. She wanted to find her uncle. She wanted to learn more about her parents.
Kate seemed to be getting even more restless. Her sister paced the ship, trying to find things to do. She didn’t know enough about sailing to truly help, although she seemed to be determined to try to learn. Sophia spotted her clambering up the masts more than once, wanting to look out from the top or help with the sails.
Sophia could understand the frustration. There was little to do aboard the ship except wait, and talk, and swap stories. Sophia did her best to keep Kate entertained, telling her about her jo
