The wives of two members of the crew died of
shock and suspense.
CRIED FOR FOOD
Mr. Ismay's actions while on the Carpathia were also
criticised as selfish and unwarrantable.
"For God's sake get me something to eat, I'm starved.
I don't care what it costs or what it is. Bring it to me."
This was the first statement made by Mr. Ismay a few
minutes after he was landed on the Carpathia. It is vouched
for by an officer of the Carpathia who requested that his name
be withheld. This officer gave one of the most complete
stories of the events that took place on the Carpathia from
the time she received the Titanic's appeal for assistance until
she landed the survivors at the Cunard Line pier.
"Ismay reached the Carpathia in about the seventh life-
boat," said the officer. "I didn't know who he was, but afterward
I heard the other members of the crew discussing his
desire to get something to eat the minute he put his foot on
deck. The steward who waited on him reported that Ismay
came dashing into the dining room and said.
" `Hurry, for God's sake, and get me something to eat, I'm
starved. I don't care what it costs or what it is. Bring it to
me.' "
"The steward brought Ismay a load of stuff and when he
had finished it he handed the man a two dollar bill.
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