Chapter SixteenMother looked up as soon as I entered. I think she had some sort of power that helped her to know when her daughter was around.
'Well Sarah,' she said quietly, 'have you had time to think?' She did not comment on the tear stains that must have been obvious on my face.
'I have,' I said, 'and my answer will be yes.'
Mother nodded. 'Captain Chadwick will be pleased,' she did not that if she was pleased or not. 'Have you had sufficient time? You do not have to give your answer right away.' She stepped closer to me and lowered her voice. 'Don't say yes if you are unsure.'
'I have thought about that,' I said, 'and I think the advantages outweigh any disadvantages. He and I will have to discuss the details first and then we will discuss and set the date and location, which will
