In the meantime Robert had gone to the bow of the boat and was enjoying the sea breeze.
Presently the clerk of the boat came up, followed by two burly Germans.
"I believe this is Mr. Robert Frost," said the clerk.
"That's my name," answered Robert, wondering what was wanted.
"These gentlemen are brothers and desire a stateroom together," explained the clerk. "If you do not mind I would like to put you in stateroom No. 50, along with a very nice gentleman named Porter, and give these gentlemen No. 45. Otherwise I will have to put one of them with you and one with Mr. Porter. They prefer to be together."
"It vill pe a great favor," said one of the Germans politely.
"All right, I would just as lief go in with the gentleman you mentioned," answered Robert.
"Dank you very mooch," said the German.
"You vos very kind," added his brother.
"All right then, that's settled," said the clerk. "Mr. Frost, I will have your baggage transferred, if you will give me your key."