Perry demanded that the question of staying be put to a vote and the rest agreed, but the result wasn't what Perry had hoped for because Neil basely cast his ballot with Steve and Joe and Han.

The four went off soon after breakfast, having spent much time and effort on their various attires, and weren't seen again until late afternoon.

At least, they weren't seen again aboard the cruiser until that time, although Perry, Phil and Ossie, following them ashore after dinner, were scandalised to see them strolling around quite brazenly in the company of an equal number of young ladies.
"Girls!" snorted Perry scornfully.

"Why, the big chumps, they look as if they liked it! Gee, it's enough to sicken a fellow!".