"It is, as you say, a sweet command, most restful to those who obey it.

Have you slept ?" "Yes, I have had a long and very refreshing nap; still I have not recovered from my fatigue, and shall not leave my state-room for some time yet." "Let me send in your supper," he said.

"I hope it will refresh you still more, and that after it you may feel equal to a turn on deck with me.

It will be moonlight, and if you wrap up well you will not find the air more than bracingly keen." "Thank you," she said.

"It is altogether likely I shall find the exercise of a short promenade rather restful than otherwise, after being so long cramped up in the cars.