Chapter X
THE GRIM FISHERMEN
Afterwards they gathered in the living-room of the coquina house for a moment. Morgan, before leaving, urged Molly and Anderson to return to the plantation with him at least for a few days. They were grateful, but they preferred for the present to remain alone where they were.
“We have to get our bearings again,” Anderson explained.
So Morgan left.
“At any rate I’ll stay with you tonight.” Miller suggested.
“It’s better not,” Anderson answered. “Molly and I must fight things out.”
“That’s what Jim said last night,” Molly said. “I thought it would be impossible then. “
“It’s the turning point,” Anderson went on. “If we can’t rise above this thing we’re beaten. I—I think we can fight this better alone, so for a day or two, Jim—There’s no use interferin
