I believe someone else has it anyway." "Oh, we'll go and finish the game," persisted Mr.Strong.
"Perhaps Mr.Lawrence will come along," suggested the girl, as it seemed very proper to do.
"Not now, thank you," replied Chester.

"I must finish my book before the lunch gong sounds." The minister took his daughter's arm and they went along the deck to where a group was laughing merrily over the defeat and victory in the games.

Chester watched them mingle with the company, then he opened his book again; but he did not complete his story at the time he had appointed.
To those who can possess their souls in peace, life on ship-board in pleasant weather is restful, and may be thoroughly enjoyed.

A little world is here compactly put together, and human nature may be studied at close range.

From the elegant apartments of the saloon to the ill-smelling quarters of the steerage, there is variety enough.
Representatives are here from nearly "every nation under heaven:" every creed, every color; every grade of intelligence and worldly position, from the prince who occupies exclusively the finest suite of rooms, to the begrimed half-naked stoker in the furnace room in the depths of the vessel; every occupation; every disposition.