CHAPTER THREEThe next day the sun was shining and the sea was calm and Dalma found it fascinating to run from one side of the yacht to the other.
She could get a far-away glimpse of the places they were passing and then there was the unreal beauty of the Mediterranean itself.
When they sat down for luncheon, the Earl asked,
“I hope you have enjoyed yourself this morning.”
“Of course I have, my Lord. I love being at sea and the more I see of your fantastic yacht the more I admire it.”
“I am glad you said that. I designed it myself and it stands out from the other yachts in most harbours.”
“I am sure it does and did you always want to go to sea when you were a little boy?”
“I think I wanted to explore the world as soon as I began to read about it and now I have managed to visit a grea
