"Thank you," returned the gentleman. "Rather crowded," he continued, as he sat down, and deposited a huge valise beside Richard's, which had been placed upon the floor.
"I might have checked my satchel," remarked Richard, noting that the two valises rather crowded things.
"So might I," was the new-comer's reply, "but I thought it would be too much trouble in New York getting it."
"I'm not used to travelling," explained Richard, "and so I thought it best to have my baggage where I could lay my hands on it."
The gentleman looked at him curiously.
"Going to the city?" he asked.
"Yes, sir."
"First trip?"
"Yes, sir."
"You'll see a good many strange sights. Going to stay several days,
I presume."