"But it brought you back to life, Miss Arabella, and it stopped your
nose bleeding. Captain Josh said that was the best thing to do, and I
guess he was right."

"Oh, that was what you did it for, was it?"

"Sure. I never thought of scaring you. I only wanted to do a good
turn, that's all."

"But what did you say such things about my nose for, tell me that?"

"Why, did you hear me? I thought you didn't know anything."

"Then you were mistaken. I heard and knew more than you imagined."

"The men thought that you were almost dead, Miss Arabella, and they
felt very bad."

"Did they?" the woman questioned, and her voice was softer than usual.
Then she remained silent for a few seconds, looking absently before
her. "See here, Rod," and she smiled upon the boy for the first time
in her life, "I will forgive you for what you said about my nose if you
will tell me something."

"What is it?"

"You remember that fine looking man, with the blue eyes, and hair
streaked with grey."