"Oh my goodness!"
Muriel gasped with a smile on her face as the family approached the Titanic. Almost all of Southampton turned out to see the giant ship leave for its maiden voyage. The ship itself was nearly as long as the dock itself and was taller than any building in Southampton. Edith and Margaret were so excited, unable to stay still as the family walked to the inspection queue. No one seemed to care that the third class passengers were the only ones who had to be checked for lice and diseases. All that mattered was that they would be boarding the world's grandest ship to go to America where lives could be better.
"It's incredible", Muriel smiled as she looked at the ship. "If it looks this wonderful on the outside, imagine how beautiful it must be on the inside!"
"Keep dreaming, lass", Thomas rolled his eyes as the inspectors checked him for lice.
She ignored her little brother and smiled as she closed her eyes. She could just imagine her new life in America. Living in the countryside, meeting a nice young man, marriage, children, as well as owning a ranch, raising horses with said family.
"Muriel!"
She jumped and opened her eyes to see her father, Cormick giving her a bag to carry and pushing her toward the ramp.
"Quit your daydreaming, lass", he said. "The line is moving, get a move on now."
"No need to be pushy, dear", Ita tsk'd as she helped the twins carry their bags.
"Yes, Papa", Muriel said carrying the bag as she stepped onto the ramp, boarding the ship of dreams.
Tommy Ryan carried his bag over his shoulder as he looked at the largest ship ever built. He had huge plans to get out of Europe and start his future in America. He was hoping to get a good job and send enough money to bring the rest of his family to America.
The whole port was loud with nearly the whole town chattering away, shouting goodbyes and well-wishes to their loved ones already on board the Titanic. As Tommy walked toward the inspection queue, he looked ahead to see how long the line was. He stopped as he saw a young girl standing at the front of the line. She smiled and closed her eyes, making the line come to a stop.
Tommy watched the girl, noticing the dreamy look on her face. Although, she was causing trouble by holding up the line, he couldn't help but see that the girl was rather pretty. Long curly red hair, flowing gently in the breeze. Lovely curves, perfect for bearing children as all women had hidden beneath the long green dress she was wearing. Tommy watched the girl snap out of her daydream, opening her bright green eyes. She turned and board the Titanic with her family.
So the young lass had a family, most likely forbidding him to talk to their precious daughter. Tommy hoped he would be able to meet the girl at least. She seemed like a nice girl.