For fully an hour the girl and the elderly missionary talked.

Then the minister, coming on deck saw them.

He, no doubt, thought she was well out of harm's way in such company, for he did not know Elder Malby.

When he caught sight of Chester he went up to him, took him by the arm and fell into his stride.
Their conversation began with the common ship-board topics.

Then the minister asked his companion more about himself and his life.