"Very much indeed, sir."
"We will go down after dinner."
I wanted to go on board of a sea-going vessel, and I was delighted with the opportunity.
CHAPTER IV.
IN WHICH PHIL VISITS THE BARK MICHIGAN, AND LOOKS AFTER HIS FINANCES.
"I believe you said you came from the west," said Captain Farraday; and we walked down to the North River, where his vessel lay.
"Yes, sir; I was born in St. Louis, but have lived a great portion of my life on the Upper Missouri."
"I don't know that I have heard your name yet."
"Philip Farringford, sir."