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dinner we were lashed to the table. A plate of soup is
passed. The ship gives a sudden roll over goes the soup
perhaps bread, knives, and forks all into our laps, then
over goes a glass of water, and unless a good hold is
kept meat and potatoes follow. Still we have reason
for gratitude that no harm came to us during the fearful
raging of the storm last night.

20 Wednesday. The wind continues blowing almost a gale.
The ship tossing and rolling. At dinner we had to hold to
the table with one hand and try with the other
to reach our mouth. The soup tipped over upon the
floor. The dog and cat both sprang for the best morsel
the steward for the mop. When the ship gave another
roll and steward, dog, cat passed quickly into the
opposite state room. This morning Marys and
my cup of coffee went over at the same time filling our
laps with hot coffee. At times one will start to walk
across the cabin, and possibly find themselves on
the floor before they have time to save themselves from