"So am I."
The words were not spoken by either of the three.
It was a new voice which chimed in, and one that all three easily recognized, for no one could be deceived who had ever heard Harry Vernon of the Lively Bee speak.
But how came he in Washington?
What new business had brought him there?
He must have followed quickly on their heels, for traveling was slow work in those days.
"Well, Hamilton, how have you succeeded?"
"Well, passing well; that cargo of the Caroline was a rich one."
"I know it. The manifests proved its worth. What did you get for ship and cargo?"
"Guess."