In the first place, it will do you good to be busy; and in the second place, there is nothing like getting everything shipshape in the cabin the very first thing after starting, then you are ready for rough weather or anything else that may occur.

I have got you a chair.
I thought that very likely you would not think of it, and a passenger without a chair of her own is a most forlorn creature, I can tell you.
When you have done down below you will find me somewhere aft; if you should not do so, look out for a chair with your own name on it and take possession of it, but I think you are sure to see me." Before they had been a fortnight at sea Isobel came to like the Doctor thoroughly.

He knew many of the passengers on board the Byculla, and she had soon many acquaintances.

She was amused at the description that the Doctor gave her of some of the people to whom he introduced her.
"I am going to introduce you to that woman in the severely plain cloak and ugly bonnet.

She is the wife of the Resident of Rajputana.