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"This is all very fine theory," she said, "and I half believe it

myself, but it's worthless; you haven't a grain of proof. Tell

me, have you ever thought over the details of the sinking of the

May?"

"Only once," groaned Schofield, "and I--I hate to do it, Elsa.

I'd rather not. Every time I think of that awful day I sweat with

sheer horror. Every incident of it is engraved on my brain."

"But listen, Code, you must think about it for once, and think

about it with all your mind. Tell me everything that happened. It

is vital to our case; it may save the whole thing from being

worthless. Even if we get nothing you must make the effort."

Code knew that what Elsa said was true. With an effort he focused

his mind back on that awful day and began.