It seemed a matter of sheer impossibility that these puny creatures should move such a monster; but faith can move mountains, and in half an hour, or less, the tugs had moved the _Lusitania_ to her allotted berth.
Meanwhile, in each wide arch of the Customs shed, parterres of joyous faces grew momentarily more distinct.

It was easy to discern the very instant when one or other eager group on shore recognized the features of relatives and friends on the ship.

A frenzied waving of handkerchiefs, small flags, or umbrellas, an occasional wild whoop, a college cry or a rebel yell, would evoke similar demonstrations from the packed lines of onlookers fringing the lower decks.

One fact was dominant--to the vast majority of the passengers, this was home.
Suddenly, Curtis found that he was the sole tenant of the open promenade.

Everyone on board had hurried to the less exalted levels, the many to hail their loved ones, the few to watch that first unique demonstration of welcome to a new land which New York gives so generously.