"You seem to enjoy the voyage, young man," he said.
"Yes, sir; very much."
"You are not alone?"
"No; I am travelling with Major Grafton."
"Indeed!" said the gentleman, in surprise. "I didn't know the major was on board. Where does he keep himself?"
"He seldom leaves his state-room. He has been sick ever since he started."
"I remember meeting the major last summer in Switzerland. You were sick at the time, but from your present appearance I judge that you got bravely over it."
"I think you are mistaken, sir. I was not with Major Grafton at that time."
"You were not! That is strange. Surely there was a boy with him; I remember he called him Philip."
"He calls me so, but that is not my name."