CHAPTER XXIV.
The Return—Great Changes.
Jo.—Good morning, William, how do you do?
William.—Very well, very well, I thank you, but you have the advantage of me, sir.
Jo.—Why; don’t you remember Jo, your old chum?
W.—What! is this Jo? is it possible? so it is, so it is. When did you arrive from California?
Jo.—I have just arrived.
W.—Did you return by water, Jo?
Jo.—Oh, no! I came by rail across the continent.
W.—Well, I suppose there are a great many of the boys of ’49 still living in California and intending to end their days there, are there not?
Jo.—Oh, yes, there are several thousand remaining upon the Pacific Coast, and they all seem contented with their new homes.