"May I introduce my husband?" I turned to wave at Jamie, who had been detained in animated conversation with the admiral, but who was now advancing toward us, accompanied by Mr. Willoughby. I turned back to find the Governor gone green as a gooseberry. He stared from Jamie to me, and back again, pale as though confronted by twin specters. Jamie came to a stop beside me, and inclined his head graciously toward the Governor. "John," he said softly. "It's good to see ye, man." The Governor's mouth opened and shut without making a sound."