In a Steamer Chair, and Other Stories

In a Steamer Chair, and Other Stories

In a Steamer Chair, and Other Stories The steward seemed uncertain as to whether the passenger was...
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Author: Barr, Robert,1850-1912
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In a Steamer Chair, and Other Stories

In a Steamer Chair, and Other Stories

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In a Steamer Chair, and Other Stories

$19.99 $9.99
Author: Barr, Robert,1850-1912
Format: eBook
Language: English

In a Steamer Chair, and Other Stories

The steward seemed uncertain as to whether the passenger was trying to joke with him or was really ignorant of the ways of steamships. However, his tone was very deferential and explanatory, not knowing but that this particular passenger might come to his lot at the table, and stewards take very good care to offend nobody. Future fees must not be jeopardized. Being aroused, Mr. Morris now took a look around him. It seemed wonderful how soon order had been restored from the chaos of the starting. The trunks had disappeared down the hold; the portmanteaux were nowhere to be seen. Most of the passengers apparently were in their state-rooms exploring their new quarters, getting out their wraps, Tam-o-Shanters, fore-and-aft caps, steamer chairs, rugs, and copies of paper-covered novels. The deck was almost deserted, yet here and there a steamer chair had already been placed, and one or two were occupied. The voyage had commenced. The engine had settled down to its regular low thud, thud; the vessel's head rose gracefully with the long swell of the ocean, and, to make everything complete, several passengers already felt that inward qualmthe accompaniment of so many ocean voyages. George Morris yawned, and seemed the very picture of ennui. He put his hands deeply into his coat pockets, and sauntered across the deck. Then he took a stroll up the one side and down the other. As he lounged along it was very evident that he was tired of the voyage, even before it began. Judging from his listless manner nothing on earth could arouse the interest of the young man. The gong sounded faintly in the inner depths of the ship somewhere announcing dinner. Then, as the steward appeared up the companion way, the sonorous whang, whang became louder, and the hatless official, with the gong in hand, beat that instrument several final strokes, after which he disappeared into the regions below. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 9309
Author: Barr, Robert
Release Date: Nov 1, 2005
Format: eBook
Language: English

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