"Do you refer to the German Lloyd steamship of that name ?" "We do," said Miss Nancy.

"About an hour ago we were sure we saw her steaming into the harbour." "She comes from New York, I suppose," momma remarked.
"She does indeed," said Miss Nancy, "and she's been lying at the docks unloading Americans ever since she arrived.

And here they are.

Cora, have you finished ?" Cora said she had, and without further parley the ladies rose and rustled away.

Their invading fellow-countrymen gratefully took their places, and the Senator sent a glance of scorn after them strong enough to make them turn round.