"Vell," said Bobsey, "you needn't be so huffish habout it. Do you own that vessel?"
"None of your business; but, if you want to know, I'm first officer."
"If you've hany hinterest in the domestic harrangements," said Bobsey, "you might hintroduce hus two has cabin boys, you know."
The first officer of the Eliza Jane put his hands in his pockets, and spit out a chew of tobacco.
"Do you know what cabin boys' pay is?" he asked.
"No, sir," replied Bobsey.
"It's more kicks than half pence, and if you like to take that I'll ship you."
"Thank you, sir," cried Tommy, eagerly. "I only want to get to Jersey City."
"What!" cried the man, "are you a Yankee boy?"
"You can bet I am."