Now it is my turn to assume authority." "You will find me obedient," said Joe, smiling.

"Seriously, I am so inexperienced in the way of the world that I shall consider it a great favor if you will give me any hints you may think useful to me." Folsom became more and more pleased with his young charge.

He saw that he was manly, amiable, and of good principles, with only one great fault--poverty--which he was quite willing to overlook.
They selected their seats in the saloon, and were fortunate enough to be assigned to the captain's table.

Old travelers know that those who sit at this table are likely to fare better than those who are farther removed.
While Folsom was walking the deck with an old friend, whom he had found among the passengers, Joe went on an exploring expedition.
He made his way to that portion of the deck appropriated to the steerage passengers.

Among them his eye fell on the man who swindled him.
"You here!" exclaimed the fellow in amazement.
"Yes," said Joe, "I am here." "I thought you said your ticket wasn't good ?" "It wasn't, as you very well know." "I don't know anything about it.