Good day to you, ma'am,' said Stephen, opening Mrs Wogan's door. 'I believe you may take some air at last. The sky is clear, the sun shines bright with a surprising warmth, and although our poop is now the scene of strange activity, the gangway remains, the windward, or weather gangway, ma'am. And we had best profit by the morning while it lasts.
Stephen greeted Mrs. Wogan as he entered her quarters, announcing that it was a perfect day for her to enjoy the outdoors at last. He described the clear sky and bright sun, highlighting the unexpected warmth of the weather. Despite the unusual bustle on the ship's poop deck, he emphasized that the windward gangway was still accessible, suggesting they should make the most of the pleasant morning before conditions potentially changed.
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