I shall endeavor to repay you both for your kindness." He started to arise from Hugh's chair, but that gentleman pushed him back.
"Keep the chair until you get straightened out a bit.

I'll show you how to walk deck in a rough sea.

But pardon me, you are an American like ourselves, are you not?
I am Hugh Ridge, and this is my sister--Miss Ridge." "My name is Veath--Henry Veath," the other said as he bowed.

"I am so glad to meet my own countrymen among all these foreigners.

Again, let me thank you." "Hardly a good sailor ?" observed Hugh.
"As you may readily guess." "It's pretty rough to-day.