Chapter 21
IN WHICH PLINNY SURPRISES EVERYONE. Everybody stared; and this had the effect of making the dear good creature blush to the eyes. "I beg your pardon, ma'am?" said Mr. Jack Rogers. "It--it was not for me to say so, perhaps." Her voice quavered a little, and now a pair of bright tears trembled on her lashes; but she kept up her chin bravely and seemed to take courage as she went on. "I am aware, sir, that in all matters of hazard and enterprise it is for the gentlemen to take the lead. If I appear forward--if I speak too impulsively--my affection for Harry must be my excuse." Mr. Rogers stared at Captain Branscome, and from Captain Branscome to Mr. Goodfellow, but their faces did not help him. "That's all very well, ma'am, but an expedition to the other end of the world--if that's what
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