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The _Lapland_ was two days out from Tilbury before Pamela appeared on deck, followed by her maid with an armful of cushions, and the deck steward with her rugs. She had scarcely made herself comfortable in a sunny corner when she was aware of the approach of a large, familiar figure. Her astonishment was entirely genuine.
"Mr. Fischer! " she exclaimed. "Why, how on earth did you catch this steamer? I thought you were coming on the Thursday boat?"