"Papa says there is no danger; so you need not be alarmed, Dick," I observed.  At the same time I confess that I felt far from comfortable myself.  Poor Dick was dreadfully sick.  I had to assist him as best I could; but I need not enter into particulars.  His sickness overcame his terror.  Every now and then, however, he cried out, "Oh, I wish I was on shore! couldn't your papa land me?  If he cannot, please ask him to throw me overboard.  Oh, how miserable I am!  Oh dear, oh dear!" and then for certain reasons he could not utter a word.