Unsinkable
“But Alfie watched, barely daring to breathe, as a slender, compact figure stepped into the baggage hold. He saw the steward’s uniform first, before the newcomer turned and light fell on his face.Paddy Burns.Alfie’s first reaction was relief. This could just as easily have been Second Officer Lightoller on an inspection. Mr. Lightoller was a hard man, and the consequences would have been dire. What luck that the person who had stumbled upon them should be the one soul aboard this ship who dared ...not try to turn him in.But there were complications. He couldn’t let Juliana and Sophie learn that he was aiding and abetting a stowaway. That was a serious crime, far worse than sneaking two first-class young ladies down to the baggage hold.Sophie got his attention and mouthed the words, “Who is it?”“Another steward,” Alfie whispered. “Just stay hidden.”As they watched, Paddy prowled the hold, checking luggage tags. Alfie looked around, plotting a line of retreat through the canyons of baggage.MoreLess
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