It wouldn’t do any good to mope about it, and she was saving a bundle of cash on the deal, so why not make the best of a bad situation!!! The drinks had not only calmed her down, but they also had made her quite drowsy, so after rising to her feet on slightly unsteady legs, Melanie made her way back to her berth for an afternoon nap. I’m sorry, Miss Ross, the conductor explained, I know you have a reservation for a private berth, but due to over booking all we have left is a compartment for two.
