CHAPTER III
A SUPERSTITIOUS COOK
“Ah’s afraid ob dis heah boat,” said Sam as he handed the soup to Fred and settled himself on the side of the bunk opposite.
“Afraid of it?” exclaimed Fred. “Why?”
“She’s got de hoodoo,” said Sam decidedly.
“Why, Sam,” said Fred. “What do you mean by that?”
“She’s got de hoodoo, dat’s all.”
“What makes you think so?”
“Because Ah feels dat way.”
“But why do you feel that way?”
“Dey’s a Jonah on board.”