"We have good reason to be thankful at having escaped the danger to which we were exposed this evening," observed papa, as we were taking some supper in the cabin before turning in.  "It is one to which yachts as well as other vessels must always be exposed, especially at the present time, when so many steamers are running up and down.  I should have been happier had the Dolphin been with us; but I hope we may find her the day after to-morrow, as she is sure to wait at Penzance for us."