About this story
Your ailing sister Grace and Lucy Hardinge share the crowded cabin below, and you and Lucy agree that kindness in a crisis proves nothing about affection. When a passing sloop brings Lucy's brother Rupert alongside and he never asks after Grace, the silence hurts her worse than the accident did. As the ship turns downriver, Lucy asks whether you will chase Rupert, find a doctor, or simply guard the rest Grace has found.
How it opens
This sequel opened as the boat returned to the Wallingford after you rescued Andrew Drewett from drowning.
Moses MarbleBoth men aboard, Miles; let the physician work before anyone celebrates.
Andrew remained unconscious while experienced hands removed wet clothing and restored warmth.
Mr HardingeLucy is below with Grace, preparing her gently for whatever news reaches the cabin.
Choose
Clear everyone except named assistants and bring warmed blankets from the galley.
Ask Mr Hardinge to tell both cabins that signs of life have been found.