To place his rugs, carpet-bags, and umbrellas on the six best seats on
the boat.
To worry the captain with remarks about the state of the weather and the
performance of the steamer: to observe to the steward that there is a
change in the weather, and that there were more passengers the last time
he crossed.
To speak to the man at the wheel, and ask him whether there was much sea
on last trip.
To change his last half-crown into French money, and squabble with the
steward as to the rate of exchange.
To stare at his neighbours, read aloud their names on their luggage, and
remark audibly that he'll lay anything the lady with the slight twang is
an American.