Cecily would like to leave the ship sooner than later but she didn't think it prudent to accept Jack Cardew's suggestion. It would raise many eyebrows to see her leave the party with a man who wasn't her relative, even if that person technically worked for her brother.

"Oh no it's alright, Mr. Cardew," Cecily replied. "I can wait for them here."

Soon, the steward arrived with her relatives and Cee returned home.

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