"No," replied the young man, glancing at me, as I had seen him do several times before.
"Then here is your chance," said the clerk to Mr. Solomons.
CHAPTER XXII.
IN WHICH ERNEST MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF E. DUNKSWELL.
MR. SOLOMONS examined the plan again to ascertain the locality of the state-room which contained the unoccupied berth.
"It is on the other side of the ship from mine," said he. "But we can do no better."
"Perhaps this gentleman will exchange with you," suggested the clerk.
"I am quite willing to take the young gentleman into my state-room," answered the stranger.