She looked up as Sam passed, and asked pleasantly: "Is it almost time for the boat to start, sir?"
It was the first time Sam had been addressed as "sir," and he felt flattered.
"I guess not," he said. "There's only a few people on board. I don't think it'll start for an hour."
"I wish it would go soon," said the girl. "I am in a hurry to get home."
"Do you live in Boston?" asked Sam.
"Yes; I've been to visit my uncle in Brooklyn, and now I'm going back. Are you going to Boston, too?"
"Yes," answered Sam.
"Do you live there?"
"No; I never was there."
"I suppose you've got relations there?" said the young lady, in an inquiring tone.