two, and left her and Barry on deck
under the awning.

They sat talking together for some time--of the people in Arrecifos, of
Barradas, and of the days on the old _Mahina_. Then when Barry spoke
of the barque's approaching departure she became silent.

"I shall miss you very much, Captain Barry----" she began and then she
stopped. He looked at her and saw that her eyes were filled with tears.

"You do me a great honour to say so," he began, and then her eyes met
his again; in a moment he took her hand and bent down towards her.

"I don't want you to go," she whispered.

Barry's answer was to slip his arm round her waist and draw her head
upon his shoulder.

* * * * * *

An hour later old Watson, still pretending to write, heard them
descending the companion way. He stood up, as Mrs. Tracey, her
beautiful face radiant with smiles, came in on Barry's arm.

"Mr. Watson," she said laughingly, "this ship is to proceed to
Arrecifos under the command of _Captain_ Watson; Captain Barry will
remain in Sydney."

"To marry the owner," added Barry, as he looked into her dark eyes, and
drew her slender figure towards him.

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