At Sea.
—o — As the liner cleared the heads and the heavy swell of the open Atlantic became noticeable, dinner was served. The 26 places at the captain's table were filled, and as the soup appeared the captain addressed his table compapions. “ I trust that all 25 of you will have a pleasant trip,” he said, “and that this little assemblage of 24 will reach port much benefited by the voyage. I look upon these 22 smiling faces as a father upon his family, for I am responsible for the lives of this group of 19. I hope that all 14 of you will join me later in drinking to a merry trip. I beleive we seven fellowpassengers are admirably suited to each other; and I applaud the judgment which chose from the passenger list these three persons for my table. You and I, my dear sir, are ” The captain chuckled. “ Here steward, bring on my fish and and clear away these dishes.’
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Waipukurau Press, Issue 6, 12 January 1906, Page 2
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163At Sea. Waipukurau Press, Issue 6, 12 January 1906, Page 2
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