There was a large party to see us off, the passengers having about three times their number of friends.

There were tears, kisses, embraces, choking sighs, which ne'er might be repeated; blessings and benedictions among the serious many, and gleeful words of farewell among the hilarious few.

One party of half a dozen became merry over too much champagne, and when the steward's bell sounded its warning, there was confusion on the subject of identity.

One stout gentleman who protested that he _would_ go to sea, was led ashore much against his will.
After leaving the dock, I found my cabin room-mate a gaunt, sallow-visaged person, who seemed perfectly at home on a steamer.

On my mentioning the subject of sea-sickness, he eyed me curiously and then ventured an opinion.
"I see," said he, "you are of bilious temperament and will be very ill.