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259 it, just as they had put it out /as they thought,/ the first time- but I kept still, and did not leave my seat thinking it better for me to keep away and give them, room to work unclear- I think there was but very few on board that knew- or even heard there was- or had been- a fire on board.- and it is doubtful now if they ever do- as they will keep it as still as possible not wishing to have it known as it would rather injure the reputation of this Boat and line too, perhaps.- I knew from the movements of the officers on board at the time, that something was wrong, before I heard, of the fire, however' I kept still as said before- thinking it better for me to keep still, and out of their way unclear.- We have had a fine cool breeze all day- and the passengers all appear to enjoy the passage better on this Pacific side- than on the Atlantic side,- had pleasant weather and a smooth sea- so far- but it has been very warm below in the Cabin- so warm- that most of the passengers, that can find room, both men and women, sleep on Deck, a part- if not all night- they take a Shawl- Blanket or something of the kind, to throw over them if cool- they are so tick here on the Decks after 10 Oclock- /this being the hour they have permission to take possession of same to sleep on/ that it is almost impossible for one to move round without steping on some one,