It is contagious, mademoiselle.
But, it is not spread from such casual contact as exchanging money.
Those who live among lepers know that most healthy people have a natural immunity.
In fact, many people who are married to lepers never contract the disease….
Ignorance, I'm afraid, has done far more damage than the disease itself.

Please, accept our hospitality.

When the storm abates, I will send food.

Until then, I suggest you dry your clothes and get some rest.

(Confirming)

With the exception of one, you are Americans?

Tomorrow morning, I will attempt to contact the USS Augusta.
She is the flagship of the Asiatic fleet and has been cruising between here and Shanghai for weeks, in an attempt to show American strength.
Perhaps, if she is not too far out, she can pick you up.