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He stated that the lad had seemed most unhappy and lonesome , and complained that Mr. Wise had done little to make the voyage a pleasant one for him , or to help him find entertainment . He was not on deck when Barney went on duty at eight bells . So fertile is the imagination that two of the sailors were quite positive they had seen Charley leaning at the rail during the afternoon , and after the ship 's departure from Pinch-In Tickle . The steward was quite sure Charley had not eaten the midday meal . As there was some sea running , he had supposed that Charley had a touch of seasickness and had preferred not to eat . He had not seen Charley since breakfast , and had not been in his stateroom since early morning . `` What can we do ? ''