The captain made the service short out of consideration for Gracie's weariness, though, indeed, he never thought it well to lengthen it so much as to risk making it a weariness to either children or servants.
A few directions in regard to securing doors and windows for the night and as to what should be done for the comfort of the family in the morning, then he, Violet, and the little girls, having exchanged kindly good-nights with the servants, went on up the broad stairway, the captain, according to promise, carrying Grace in his arms.
Only a hasty survey of the upper rooms was taken that night, for all began to feel the need of rest and sleep.

Apartments connected with each other and the nursery were selected for occupation, and soon all were resting peacefully in their beds..