CHAPTER 9"Why, Miss Cameron," he said, with concern, "I'm awfully sorry that I brought you here. Those lights are strong and the room is stifling."
He led her out on to the boat deck on a level with which the wireless cabin was situated, and found a chair for her.
"Just wait here. I'll get you a glass of water," he said, and hurried below.
A figure in the shadow of one of the boats moved and she saw the gleam of a white shirt front.
"Jim!" she whispered in agony "Jim!" He crossed to her noiselessly and she saw that he was barefooted.
"Oh, Jim, I know! What does it mean? What does it mean?" she cried.
"You've heard?" he said quietly. She could only nod.
"You have faith in me, Margot, haven't you?" She drew a long breath and raised her eyes slowly to his.
"Yes, Jim. I have faith," sh
