CHAPTER TWOJustina was amazed at the size of the ship that was to take her to India. As she and her family walked down the quay-side, it seemed to tower over them.
“My word,” exclaimed Lord Mansell. “I remember the ship I sailed in when I first travelled to Bombay was a minnow compared to this one. It was a steamship, of course, but it carried sails as well.”
“Let us go aboard quickly,” suggested Lady Mansell. “I cannot wait to see what your accommodation is like.”
“Fancy it being a maiden voyage,” said Victoria. “Oh, Justina, I almost envy you.”
“Do you want to change places?” grinned Justina. “Leave your beloved Edward behind for India?”
Victoria slipped her arm through Justina’s.
“Never! I cannot wait for next summer – for our wedding.”
Justina no longer worried about Victoria’s
