He felt the separation more than he thought he would.
"Now be a good boy, Bob," counseled his mother.
"I will." "It's your first long trip, and it certainly is a big one," spoke his father.

"Prove yourself a man, Bob." "I'll try, sir." Bob felt new responsibilities now, and made any number of good resolutions.
"Ahoy, my hearties!" called the bluff, cheerful voice of Captain Spark.

"Heave up the anchor, brace around the yards, for we've got a good wind, a free course and a fair sky!" And with a chorus of good-bys the two started off toward the depot.
The trip was begun..