I saw Miss Denning look pained, and press her brother's arm.

He turned upon her impatiently.

"Yes, yes, Lena, I know," he said; "and I have thanked Mr Frewen for

his attention. Now I want to be alone."

Mr Frewen raised his cap, and walked forward, descending to the

main-deck, and the invalid said something angrily to his sister which

made her eyes fill with tears.

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