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She ate rather a light supper , and so did Fred . The meal over , they went back up on deck , for all people when seasick want to be out in the fresh air , and if the wind blows strong and cold they are all the better for it . Of course , the air was n't cold at that season of the year , but the wind blew fresh and strong from over the sea . They walked about on the deck until ten o'clock , and then she said : `` Mr. Fearnot , you will excuse me if I retire . '' `` All right , '' said he , `` but tell me , do you feel the least bit seasick ? '' `` No , indeed . I did expect to be , but that acid phosphate seemed to have been the very thing for me , and I thank you heartily for suggesting it to me . ''