e minutes, and then said
cheerfully:

"I have it, husband! We will get a nurse for the dear man. I will remain,
and Margaret and myself and the nurse can see to him, and will follow you
when he can travel."

Sedgwick looked at her fondly for a moment, and then said:

"You are a great little woman, sure enough; but you are such a one that
I would rather remain than go without you."

She put her hands upon his lips, and said:

"Duty, love. Hist, we must always be brave and self-forgetful enough to
do our duty. I am going now to see Margaret." She walked a few steps,
then turned back and said:

"Why would it not be the right thing for Mr. Jordan and Margaret to be
married before you leave?"

"I believe it would," said Sedgwick, "only that I have planned that we
would give them a great wedding in London."

"So had I," said Grace, "and we will."

Just as they were talking, Captain McGregor came from the direction of
the harbor.

"I have news for you," he said. "I have sold the 'Pallas.' She will sail
to-morrow, and now I propose to remain with you, and go with you to
London when you go."

"You have sold the dear ship?" said Sedgwick. "And what of the doctor and
the crew?"

"They will sail in her. The doctor will be up to make his adieus
to-night. They wanted to charter the craft for a long voyage. I would not
go, but offered to sell, and they bought, and re-engaged the officers,
the surgeon and the crew."

"Let us go on board," said Sedgwick. "I want to bid those good men
good-bye."

"So do I," said the captain. "I will be grateful if you will go with me."

"Wait a moment until I run down to the bank," said Sedgwick. "While I am
gone, Grace, get your hat and wrap; and by the way, captain, how many
men and officers are there?"

The captain replied: "Six officers, the surgeon and steward, three
waiters, twelve seamen and sixteen men in the firing department."

The company soon set out, and went on board the "Pallas."

All hands were called on deck. Captain McGregor made them a little
speech; told them that his chief regret in giving up the ship was in
parting with them, and wished them all happiness and prosperity. They
gave him three cheers, and all shook hands with him, wishing him long
life and asking God's blessing for him.

Then Sedgwick stepped forward, and said:

"My Dear Friends:--That I was able to bring one whom I love
better than a brother to where he could find the strength to get well,