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White Wings Vol II. Founding Of The Provinces And Old-Time Shipping. Passenger Ships From 1840 To 1885

Mr. D.'s Blue Eye

Mr. D.'s Blue Eye.

"Friday, July 15.—Mr. and Mrs. D. came out of their room this evening for the first time since the 29th ulto., he having got a blue eye from the doctor that morning they had the scuffle. Mrs. D. made known to Miss A. that she did not wish any of us to recognise her in case her husband might he displeased… Dancing this evening. The sun sets about 6 o'clock, but we have beautiful moonlight and always remain on deck until 10 o'clock, when the captain orders all below. Of course, the cabin passengers can remain on deck as long as they choose."

The Jane seems to have fallen in with an unusual number of vessels on her voyage. The diary mentions hailing several, and on one morning there were three vessels in sight at once. Some vessels between England and New Zealand hardly sighted a vessel during the whole voyage.

"Thursday, July 21.—Mr. D. has been accusing his wife of laughing to the doctor, and treating her in such a manner that it is impossible they can put up with each other very long. During last night Mrs. D. took cramp. The doctor said he would give her some medicine. Mr. D. told Miss A. that if the doctor came into the room again he would get something that would make him keep to his own cabin. However, the doctor only handed the medicine in at the door. It is my opinion the man is a little cracked."