Marston had with him a small penny cookery book.

From this he would read out one recipe each night, so as to make them last.

This would be discussed very seriously, and alterations and improvements suggested, and then they would turn into their bags to dream of wonderful meals that they could never reach.
The following conversation was recorded in one diary: "WILD: 'Do you like doughnuts ?' "McILROY: 'Rather!' "WILD: 'Very easily made, too.

I like them cold with a little jam.' "McILROY: 'Not bad; but how about a huge omelette ?' "WILD: 'Fine!' (with a deep sigh).
"Overhead, two of the sailors are discussing, some extraordinary mixture of hash, apple-sauce, beer, and cheese.

Marston is in his hammock reading from his penny cookery book.