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The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the / deck. It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; / for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were / longer. The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not / oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more / searching rays.
Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting / by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even / in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the / United Kingdom. In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall / again for a continuation of the lecture.