Jay listened in amazement to August's offer. "Why have you changed your mind?", she demanded. "You made it perfectly clear a short while ago that I was a nuisance." 

Besides, she'd envisaged only a short trip. This would be a trip around the world. And it wasn't as if she knew anything about sailing. 

The whole idea was unthinkable, but the challenge sent excitement shivering down her spine. And who could tell what would happen during the voyage?.