Taking their bags and holding each other's hands tight, for fear of being separated in the crowd, the children stepped out on the platform, where they were at once completely bewildered by the throng of hurrying people, the confusion, and the noise.
As they stood irresolute, not knowing which way to turn nor what to do, a cheery voice called out, "Halloo! here we are.

Why, Mark, my hearty, this is indeed a pleasure--and little Ruth, too! Won't my Edna be delighted!" And Captain May stooped down and kissed her, right there before all the people, as though he were her own father.
"Oh, Captain Bill!" said Mark, greatly relieved at seeing the familiar face, "we are so glad to see you.

We were just beginning to feel lost." "Lost, eh ?" laughed the captain; "well, that's a good one.

The idea of a boy who's been through what you have feeling lost--right here among folks too.

But then, to one used to the water, this here dry land is a mighty bewildering place, that's a fact.