One of the passengers had on board an African monkey.
This little, frolicsome animal became very fond of Max, and was easily induced to adapt itself to the ways of the fun-loving youth.
One night Max took Jocko and dressed him in a lady’s nightcap, which he had obtained from a stewardess, and told Jocko he must lie in a certain bed.
The stateroom was occupied by a snarling old bachelor, who declared that women and children were a nuisance.
When the old fellow entered his room he saw, to his utter astonishment, a head resting on his pillow.
Without staying to investigate, he rushed out of his room, shouting “Steward!” at the top of his voice.
“What is it, Mr. Lawrence?” asked the first officer, startled by the frantic shouting.
“Some one has placed a nigger baby in my bed.”
“Nonsense, Mr. Lawrence!”
“I say they have, and I’ll report every officer of the vessel if the offender is not punished.”