Of course our cabins had not been improved by being occupied by so many passengers.  We therefore slept on shore, that our bedclothes might be washed and the cabin cleaned; and we had also to replenish our stock of provisions, which had been almost exhausted.  Papa's first care was to arrange an outfit for little Nat, as he had only the garments he wore. We soon had him rigged out in a regular sailor's suit, with a piece of crape round his arm, for we could find no black clothes ready.  He frequently asked for his papa and mamma, as well as for his Aunt Fanny.