“And do you know where you are?” went on his companion, smiling.
“No, sir.”
“We are near the pier in New York and I advise you to get up and prepare for landing.”
“That won’t take long, sir, as I didn’t undress.”
Ben secured his bundle and the two left the steamer. Ben looked about curiously.
“Are you expecting any one to meet you, Ben?” asked Mr. Griswold, who had inquired the name of his young roommate.
“No, sir; I know no one in New York.”
“We will go up to the Astor House to breakfast.”
Ben had heard of the Astor House, but had no particular idea with regard to it. At the suggestion of his new friend his bundle was left in the package room of the hotel and they went up-stairs into the dining-saloon. Two gentlemen at a neighboring table recognized Mr. Griswold, and looked rather curiously at Ben.