CHAPTER THREEThe sea was fairly calm, but, as Weena had nothing else to do, she went to her cabin after luncheon and lay down.
She had nearly drifted off into a deep sleep, but still worrying about the future, when her brother came into the cabin.
“I thought that you were up on deck,” he said, “and have been looking for you.”
“I became tired of staring at the sea, so I thought I would lie down and think about myself,” Weena replied.
He laughed and sat down on the end of the bed.
“I have been talking to the Captain, who is a very charming man and interested in us. He has given me some excellent advice.”
Weena pushed herself up against the pillows.
“What is it?” she asked.
“He told me that if we arrive in Athens and pick up an English ship, if we are not careful we will be charged mu
