r the last few days. Then she walked
calmly in his direction, saying to herself,--

"At least, I will thank him for his kindness. I am no love-lorn
peasant maid wearing my heart upon my sleeve!"

She had nearly reached his side, though he was unaware of her
presence, when the young English officer approached from the other
side and, slapping him familiarly upon the shoulder, exclaimed,--

"Well, Mainwaring, my boy, you've kept your sea-legs well on this
trip."

The tall, dark-eyed man withdrew, and Miss Carleton, utterly
bewildered, turned and slowly retraced her steps. Mainwaring! What
did it mean? She heard the name distinctly, and he had taken it as
a matter of course, replying pleasantly and quietly, as though he
had known no other name. The mystery which she had thought to solve
had only deepened tenfold. She was aroused by the cheery voice of
the captain.

"Well, well, Miss Carleton, glad to see you out! I congratulate
you on your speedy recovery. How are the ladies? and how is my
old friend Thornton?"

They took a few turns up and down, chatting pleasantly, till Miss
Carleton, looking into the face overflowing with kindliness and
good humor, said,--

"Captain, I have a great favor to ask of you."

"Granted, my dear young lady, to the half of my kingdom!"

"May I have your permission to examine the list of cabin passengers?"

The captain elevated his shaggy eyebrows and his eyes twinkled with
merriment. "Ah! anxious to learn if some particular friend is on
board, I suppose. Some one was inquiring of me the other night
regarding your identity."

"Indeed!" said Miss Carleton, a world of inquiry in her eyes.

"Yes; Mr. Mainwaring, the gentleman conversing with Lieutenant Cohen
over there. He and I both went to your assistance the other evening,
but, much to my regret, he was quicker than I. He remarked to me
after he came back on deck that he had supposed you were a stranger,
but that your face looked familiar. He asked your name, and whether
you were with Mr. Thornton and his daughter, stating that he had met
you. Correct, I presume?"

"Quite so," said Miss Carleton, quietly.

"And now about that passenger list, Miss Carleton; you have my
permission to examine it, and I will accompany you myself."

She thanked him. "Are you acquainted with Mr. Mainwaring?" she
inquired, carelessly.

"Never met him until this trip. On first learning his name, I
supposed him to be a member of y