"No, sir; we got into the ship by accident, last night, and could not get out. We tried to attract attention, but were unable to do so."
"What were you doing around the ship?"
"We were to ship on the 'Wanderer.' We lost our way on the docks and fell into the hold of this ship. We had a hard time getting out, but here we are, hoping to get to our ship as soon as we get to the next stop."
It was the captain's turn to look astonished.
CHAPTER IV
THE BOYS STAND THE TEST
You want to get on board the 'Wanderer,' eh?"
"Yes, sir."