They sat down to the table side by side, and made a satisfactory repast. Sam tried to pay for Julia's, but here the young lady was firm. She insisted on paying her own bill, as indeed propriety required.
When the supper was over, they returned to the saloon.
CHAPTER XX. — TOO LATE FOR THE TRAIN.
A stateroom had been engaged for Julia, but Sam did not feel justified in paying a dollar extra for such a luxury, when he was already entitled to a comfortable berth.
"Do you know when we reach Fall River?" asked the young lady.
"About half-past four in the morning, and the cars start by five."
"That's awful early!" exclaimed Julia, in dismay. "How shall I wake up in time?"
"The gong will sound," answered Sam; "but if that don't wake you, I'll pound on your door."