noon
That morning neither Lucy nor her father was at breakfast . Immediately after , Chester sought out the chief steward , and by insistency and the help of a small tip , he got his seat changed to the table occupied by Elder Malby and the two other missionaries . `` No one shall be annoyed by my near presence , if I can help it , '' Chester said . At the noon meal , the minister and his daughter appeared as usual . Chester watched them unobserved from his changed position . They looked at the vacant place opposite , but as far as Chester could determine , his absence was not discussed . That afternoon services were held in three parts of the vessel at the same time .