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Good, he seemed receptive. “Captain Drake, you know I read to the passengers everyday during the time they were seasick.” He nodded his head and she continued. “A group of women came to me and asked if I could teach them how to read and write while we were on this voyage. I know that it’s highly unusual for women to learn such things, but if you don’t mind I would love to share what I know with them. I won’t do it if I am going to get you in any type of trouble.” She finished up, feeling the sweat on the palms of her hands.

She was so excited when the women had come to her yesterday and asked about her teaching them. Nervousness had filled her, when she thought about talking to Captain Drake about this matter, and wasn’t sure what his feelings would be. Anna knew it was possible that he might even get into some sort of trouble or be punished for encouraging the education of women. She didn’t want him punished or anyone else for her actions.

He looked at her curiously as he studied her, and then he replied. “The ship is my world when we’re on the open sea Miss Pemberton and falls under no other authority than my own. I think I like the idea, since I have a few sailors who could do with a bit of lessons themselves. You could hold your classes in the between-decks.”

He smiled at her again and said. “You are a remarkable woman, Miss Pemberton.”