Most of the officers, all of whom had studied with unremitting diligence in order to retain their positions, were reinstated in their offices.

The third lieutenant, however, fell out, having failed in his reviews, and to the astonishment of all, Robert Shuffles was found to be entitled to the place.

The first and second lieutenants exchanged ranks, and Paul Kendall fell to the position of second master.

Three of the tenants of the after cabin were compelled to move into the steerage, and three of the crew were transferred to the officers' quarters.
Many were disappointed, and perhaps some were disheartened, for the competition had been a severe struggle; and as much depended upon natural ability as upon energy and perseverance.

But the Young America was a world by herself.