"No, sir; I have had very little trouble."
"I'm goin' to get up a cure for seasickness when I have time--a kind
of a self-acting, automatic belt--I guess there'd be plenty of money
in it."
"It would be a great blessing, Mr. Stubbs. Poor Mr. Clinton would no
doubt be glad to buy it."
"Do you mean that languishin' creeter with an eyeglass and spindle
legs? What are such fellows made for?"
"Rather for ornament than use," answered Harry, gravely.
The Yankee burst into a loud guffaw, and regarded Harry's remark a
capital joke.
The voyage was to be a long one, and after a couple of weeks they all
had their sea legs on. All had become acquainted, and settled down to
a regular routine. But the time dragged, and as there were no morning
or evening papers, something seemed necessary to break the monotony.
"Harry," said the professor, "I have an idea."
"What is it, professor?"
"Suppose we give an exhibition for the benefit of our fellow
passengers and the crew."
"I am ready to do my part."
"Then I will speak to the captain."
The result was that on the first quiet day Professor Hemenway and his
assistant gave a matinee performance on the deck of the Nantucket, at
which all who could possibly be spared were present.
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