I thought it was a queer name, but an instinct of politeness prevented me from saying so.
"What do you wish to know in regard to that steamer, Phil?" he asked.
"Some of my relations were on board of her, and I should like to ascertain whether they were saved or not."
"Farringford will know all about it, if you can catch him when he is sober, which is not very often. I will help you out with it when we get to St. Louis."
"Thank you, Mr. Lynchpinne. I shall be under very great obligations to you if you can help me."
I thought my new friend was a very obliging young man, and I was glad to know him, especially as he was in the habit of attending prayer-meetings.
[CHAPTER II.]
IN WHICH PHIL MEETS WITH HIS FIRST MISHAP.