"It was mean to serve me such a trick."
"You seem to think, Phil, that we run this boat simply for your accommodation. You are slightly mistaken. I have done more now than most captains would have done. However, I suppose you feel bad, and I won't blame you for being a little cross."
"I didn't mean to be cross," I added, rather vexed that I had spoken so hastily. "I do feel bad. I have lost my money, and lost my friends."
"And I have done the best I could to help you find both."
"You have, Captain Davis. Excuse me for speaking so hastily."
"All right, Phil; but it's a poor way to blame your friends when things go wrong."
"I know it is. Mr. Gracewood had all my money except what I lost, and I haven't a dollar left."
"Well, your passage is paid to St. Louis, and, when the Fawn arrives there, we will see what can be done for you."
"Thank you, sir. You have been very kind to me, and I am sorry I said anything out of the way."
"That's all right now. I have no doubt your friends will come down in the Daylight, and then all will be well with you. Keep cool, and don't fret about anything."