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`` The boys want to see all sail on her . '' `` The wind is blowing half a gale now , '' added Mr. Lowington , with a smile . `` I think we shall be able to give them quite enough of it when we get out into blue water . I 'm afraid you will lose half your crew before noon ! '' `` Lose them ? '' `` By seasickness , I mean . '' `` Do you think they will be sick , sir ? ''