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The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.
"Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China? " said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.