Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad Chapter 4 - Some New Acquaintances and a Warning

In which the Merrick party embarks upon their ocean voyage to Europe, enjoying attentive service and lively social encounters aboard ship, while curious observers and companions pique the girls’ interest with varied conversations. Their excitement turns to a somber awe as they approach the shadowed, smoke-filled shores of Naples, where an ominous volcanic presence casts a pall over the bay and the travellers' spirits alike.