So much he saw before the Point was blotted out in a renewed downpour of sleet . Without a moment 's hesitation Alan turned and ran for Four Winds , which was only about a quarter of a mile away around a headland . With the Captain 's assistance , something might be done . Other help could not be obtained before darkness would fall and then it would be impossible to do anything . He dashed up the steps of Four Winds and met Emily , who had flung the door open . Behind her was Lynde 's pale face with its alarmed questioning eyes . `` Where is the Captain ? '' gasped Alan . `` There 's a vessel on Philip 's Point and one man at least on her . '' `` The Captain 's away on a cruise , '' said Emily blankly . `` He went three days ago . '' `` Then nothing can be done , '' said Alan despairingly . `` It will be dark long before I can get to the village . '' Lynde stepped out , tying a shawl around her head . `` Let us go around to the Point , '' she said . `` Have you matches ? No ? Emily , get some . We must light a bonfire at least . And bring Father 's glass . ''
`` It is not a fit night XXXXX you to be out , '' said Alan anxiously .
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