The next day was Sunday.

Even on ship-board there are some indications that the seventh day is different from the rest.

There is always a little extra to the menu for dinner, and then religious services are also held; and are not these two things frequently all that distinguish the Sabbath on the land?
That morning neither Lucy nor her father was at breakfast.

Immediately after, Chester sought out the chief steward, and by insistency and the help of a small tip, he got his seat changed to the table occupied by Elder Malby and the two other missionaries.

"No one shall be annoyed by my near presence, if I can help it," Chester said.
At the noon meal, the minister and his daughter appeared as usual.
Chester watched them unobserved from his changed position.