Chapter 9 April 13th: Eustace and Annabelle Sherwood, 1st class passengers

"Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood. How was your evening?"

"It was quite peaceful, Captain. You?" I replied

"Quite good. I trust you'll be joining me for dinner tonight?"

"Anna and I wouldn't miss it for the world."

"Good."

During breakfast that morning, I saw a very tired looking Hudson Allison.

"Forgive me for asking, Hudson, but is something the matter?"

"Oh, I stayed up half the night because our children's nanny, Alice, was worried about a dream she had, something about a baby in the water.

"I had a dream like that the night before last, only it was Eustace who was in the water." said Anna

"There's a rumor going around that Capt. Smith's going to retire after this voyage." Hudson told us.

"Is that so?" asked Anna.

At dinner that night, I decided to find out the truth.

"Captain there's a rumor going around that you'll be retiring after this voyage. Is it true?" I asked

"Well, I won't be retiring immediately after this voyage, however, I do plan on retiring after the return trip."

"Is it safe to say that we can expect a book regarding your adventures?" Asked Mr. Ismay.

"I can assure you it wouldn't be a very long book, sir, since I don't have many stories to tell."

"What a pity. Perhaps you could embellish some stories." I suggeted

"Perhaps." The captain said, good-naturedly.

"Eustace, I'm going to bed, I feel tired. Are you coming?"

"I think I'll join Mr. Butt in a few rounds of Poker first. I'll be along in half an hour."

"Very well, then. Good night."

"Good night, love."