“Four weeks.”
“That is pretty good pay for the time.”
“That’s so, especially as I made little or nothing the first three weeks. I struck it rich the last week.”
“What do you say to that, Jack?” said Harry, turning to his companion.
“That pays better than being a sailor,” answered Jack, smiling.
“I should say it did.”
“When do you expect to start?” asked the stranger.
“As soon as we can get ready,” Harry replied.
“You are right there. Have you got money?”
“Why?” asked Harry, rather suspiciously.