Then they went down to the large comfortable Saloon that seemed to fill the centre of the yacht and there were punkahs like small sails moving rhythmically to keep the air cool.
There they enjoyed another breakfast, although they had already had one on The Osaka.
There were fruits of every sort and variety, cold drinks made of fruit juices and small sweetmeats with the principal ingredients of nuts and honey.
Maximus Kirby wished to hear about their journey and, while Sister Teresa related how rough the sea had been after they left Tilbury, Dorinda watched Letty a little apprehensively.
Now she was away from the birds she was not as animated as she had been when Maximus Kirby had first come on board.
Dorinda moved to her side to say,
“Did you not think the children are sweet?”
“Sist
