Punishment is no new experience to me; besides just now I am on sick leave, and privileged.
That accounts for my being still on deck." "And I chanced to find you here alone.

You have been ill ?" "Not seriously, but confined to the berth for a couple of days.

And now the doctor prescribes fresh air.

This meeting with you, I imagine, may prove even of greater benefit than that." "With me?
Oh, you mean as a relief from loneliness." "Partly--yes.

The voyage has certainly proven lonely enough.