Chapter 4 The Titanic.

I opened my eyes and beacame aware that the cart had stopped. Sara and Connor were wide awake and were playing with their toy ships and dolls.

" You slept for some time" said a soft voice , that I recognised as Lady Georgina's.

" I'm sorry , I didn't mean to fall asleep. I was very tired".

" Dont be sorry my girl. A fine sleep is good for the soul. It gives us time to dream. Did you have any dreams".

" Just one , but it was strange and disturbing nightmare. I was glad to wake up."

" Go on then tell me."

" I dont think so , it wasn't nice. It isn't something you would want to hear".

" Ah go on Lisa , it's only a nightmare after all."

" I was praying Lady Georgina , everyone was screaming rushing around the ship. People were yelling that we were going to die. I saw flashes of my Mother and Father receiving the news that the Titanic had sunk".

Lady Georgina laughed. " Dont fret my dear. This ship is not going to sink. I heard it cant. Now here's your ticket. You better help the children. I can see the harbour , we'r here".

I helped Sara put her coat on , and Connor protested that even though he was five , he was quite capable of buttoning up his own coat. The cart stopped and we all got out.

" Albert" cried Lady Georgina as she hurried over to her husband. He tilted his hat towards me , and I curtsied back. I looked at the Titanic , it certainly was stunning. It was indeed the Rolls-Royce of ships. It was glittered with finery and wealth , and was the evidence of industrial accomplishment. In all my life , I had never seen anything so magnificent , that it drew me closer with mixed feelings of excitement and fear. I gazed around and saw many races. There were British , Irish , Italian , chinese and many more. Plenty of people leaving for America in search of a new life.

I glanced at my ticket , First Class costing a masive £39 12 shillings.

Lady Georgina walked over. "You can of course visit third class if you want Lisa. I'm sure you'll find your own kind down there".

At the time , I wasn't insulted at what she had said. She had simply spoken the truth. In those days , that was the way things were and you just had to accept it.

" Lisa ,we are boarding now."

I nodded and gripped the childrens hands. " Come along now , I said. We dont want to miss the boat."

They smiled with delight and their innocent faces were bright and eager for adventure. I walked briskly to the boat. It was now or never.

Chapter 5 will be added soon.