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w minutes Rollo and Jane were left alone. They observed, too, that a great many of the passengers had disappeared, and now there were very few about the deck. Rollo

et us go down and

aid Rollo. "We will go too.

t think of it before; but I am, and I

, in order to get down in safety. They, however, at length succeeded; and then, passing along where they saw that the gentlemen went who preceded them, they entered into a long and narrow passage way, with doors leading to state rooms on either hand. Following this passage way, they came at length to a sort of entry or hall, which was lighted by a skylight above. In the middle of this hall, and under the

place near the end of the sofa, "and we will bri

as placed, it was proper that she should follow implicitly all of Rollo's directions. So she put the cage do

ane had to put her hands out once or twice, first to one side and then to the other of the passage way, in order to steady herself as she passed along. Presently they came to a place where they had to go up five or six steps, and then to go immediately down again. It was the place

ers, as soon as he saw Rollo and Jane come in, went to them, and said that he would show them where to sit. So they followed h

ou have

said

lady take soup, to

d Rollo; "

on frame, and opening inwards, on massive hinges. On the side of this frame, opposite the hinges, was a strong clamp and screw, by means of which the frame could be screwed up very tight, in order to exclude the water in case of heavy seas. The tables were fitted with a ledge all around the outside, to keep the dishes from sliding off. Above each table, and suspended from the ceiling, was a long

cushioned settees, with substantial backs to them. It was upon one of

sides that, they had excellent appetites. After the soup, the waiter brought them some roasted potatoes

o see that. It is jus

round and said

e of this meat to

he waiter. "Have you

" sai

he?" asked

said Jane, "by the end of a

are so great, that those who live in ships are usually glad to have any thing occur that is extraordinary or novel. Then, besides, he knew that it was customary with passengers, when they gave the waiters any unusual trouble, to compensate them for it fully when they reached the end of the voyage; and he presumed, therefore, that if he had a kitten to take ca

the waiter went aft, to the cabin, and very

et him as they were going out of the saloon, stopped a moment to see what he

kitten! Whose

eating her meat, the waiter said that he would go and get some milk for her. He accordingly went away again; but he soon returned, bringing a little milk with him in a

s have something for her. When you come at meal times, you will see me at the table. I

g that nearly all the passengers had left the dining saloon and had returned to the cabin, the

cabin, and so Rollo and Jane followed them. They found themselves, when they had entered, in quite a considerable apartment, with sofas and mirrors all around the sides of it, and a great deal of rich carving in the panels and ceiling.

e, "I don't know what w

ps somebody will come and speak to us. It must be right for us to s

fas to see if there were any persons there that

enty years of age, but they were remarkably different from each other in appearance. One was very beautiful indeed. Her hair was elegantly arr

and was plainly dressed. Her countenance, too, had a sober and thoughtful expression which was almost

f them as they passed. Some merely stared at them, as if wondering how they came there, and what they were doing. One lady looked kindly at them, but did not speak. Another lady, apparentl

oard this ship! I hate children on board

ht that she and Rollo, at least, did not deserve such cens

glad to see this, for now, thought she, we have a friend coming. The young lady came walking along carelessly

or, children, so long, all a

Liverpool, I supp

said the young lady, "or wh

id Rollo "and there is nobody who ha

tic all by yourselves, are you?" said the

ss we find somebody to b

lady. "I am sure I'm glad enou

beautiful young

tirely dissipated by this heartless behavior. Both Jane and Rollo, for all th

ng lady-the one who had appeared to her so plain-looked frequently toward her and Rollo, with an expression of interest an

ou?" said she to Jane. "

"we don't know any

may know me. My name is Maria. But your father

s not any body on board th

t his father being sick in England, and about his having sent for him and Jane to go to England and meet him there. He also explained what Mr. George's plan had been for providing them with a protector on the voyage, and how it had been defeated by the accident

of you. You need not be at all afraid; you will g

said

e will get you one. Then we will have your trunk

presently returned with

o take care of them, she was very much interested in their case. Rollo heard her say

ot got one already. Children," she added, when she cam

did not know where the

said the chambermaid. "They pay for the p

mpartments, where his uncle George had placed it away very carefully, he produced a paper. The chambermaid opened

pon it. They all went in. They found themselves in a small room, no bigger than a large closet, but they saw at a glance that it was very beautifully finished and furnished. On the front side was a round win

bermaid, "sixteen. Tha

the upper bert

n, I think," said

into this state room, and then I can look after

ate room," said

icating with the first, where she pointed out Rollo's berth. There was another entrance

se. Nobody can come in here to trouble you, for you have these little rooms all to you

ng every thing with great attention. She jumped up upon the marble washstand, and from that she contrived to get into the round window, where she stood for a few minutes looking out very attentively over the wide sea. Not knowin