"Change, by all means, if you don't.

Never mind about their stupid tossing." Mrs.Stobell changed, and Mr.Tredgold senior, after waiting a decent interval for the sake of appearances, entreated both ladies to partake of the luncheon.

Unable to resist any longer, Mrs.Chalk gave way, and in the ship's boat, propelled by the brawny arms of two of the crew, went ashore with the others.
Luncheon was waiting for them in the coffee-room of the inn, and the table was brave with flowers and bottles of champagne.

Impressed by the occasion George the waiter attended upon them with unusual decorum, and the landlady herself entered the room two or three times to see that things were proceeding properly.
"Here's to our next meal on shore," said Mr.Chalk, raising his glass and nodding solemnly at Edward.
"That will be tea for me," said the latter.

"I shall come back here, I expect, and take a solitary cup to your memory.