“I came out a-fishing, but I got tired, and went to sleep.”

“Where’s your fish-line?”

“In the boat.”

“What ye got in that handkerchief?”

“My dinner,” replied Tom. “Won’t you take a bite?”

“What ye got?”

“A piece of cold chicken and some bread.”

“We don’t mind it now, sonny. Hev you seen any men with this gear on in these yere parts?” asked Jarvey, as he pointed to his uniform.

“Yes, sir,” replied Tom, vigorously.

“Whar d’ye see ’em, sonny?”