Those who would be walking up and down had begun their walks; some had begun going in and out of the smoking-room; ladies who were easily affected by the motion were lying down in the music-room.

Groups of both sexes were standing at intervals along the rail, and the promenaders were obliged to double on a briefer course or work slowly round them.

Shuffleboard parties at one point and ring-toss parties at another were forming among the young people.

It was as lively and it was as dull as it would be two thousand miles at sea.

It was not the least cooler, yet; but if you sat still you did not suffer.
In the prompt monotony the time was already passing swiftly.