I gave him all the knowledge I possessed. Then Mr. Ranson called Phil aside and had a long talk with him.
"And so you are sick of the sea?" said the lawyer at length.
"Yes, sir; tired of the sight of it," exclaimed Phil. "I'd rather do anything on land than ship as a cabin boy again."
"Well, I'll see what I can do towards getting you a place in some office or store, and until then I'll find you a boarding-house and pay your board."
"But Captain Hannock is my guardian."
"He won't be after he is convicted. Have you any relatives?"
"Only an old aunt down at Lynn."
"Do you like her?"
"Yes, sir; very much. But Captain Hannock would not let me visit her."
"Then she may perhaps become your guardian, and let you live in Boston, or wherever you find a place. I will fix it up for you if you wish."