"I had as lief sleep here as anywhere," I replied. "Wouldn't it have been more economical to stay on board the steamer?"
"Doubtless it would; but I wanted to come, and so did you. We will do it as cheap as we can—that's all."
"I'm satisfied."
"Then I will put this candle on the chair, with a couple of matches by the side of it, so that we can come in without any assistance."
"Let us be in a hurry, for I am afraid that boat will get to the landing before we do," I added, impatiently.
"You need not concern yourself about her. We shall have to wait half an hour when we get to the river. But I am all ready."
"So am I."
"I hope you haven't much money about you, Phil," said my companion, as he placed the candle on the chair.
"I have a little. But why do you say that?"